Instructor(Bikeability Cycle Training Team)

Connect2Hampshire; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Connect2Hampshire is seeking a Casual Instructor to deliver Bikeability training from our Winchester base. The role requires rolling engagement across Hampshire, driving a Bikeability van when qualified, and supporting learners of varied ages in outdoor, all-weather environments.

You must be a confident cyclist with own gear, reliable, and ready to travel widely. The position offers a flexible, bank-contract arrangement with regular field activity and opportunities to advance in cycling

Qualifications

• Keen, confident cyclist with own bike and helmet.
• Able to cycle outdoors in all weathers and travel across Hampshire.
• Excellent communication and literacy skills; basic IT competency.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Tutor when required.
• Drive the Bikeability van when qualified.
• Risk assess training sites and routes; record results.
• Plan each training session activity.
• Monitor and review delivery activity.
• Support delivery of the quality improvement plan.
• Assist Instructors as needed.
• Deliver Bikeability training to groups.
• Manage groups with clear communication and planning.
• Confirm course timing, content and ground rules with riders.
• Assess riders' cycling ability and learning needs.
• Ensure necessary resources are provided for courses.
• Issue Bikeability certificates to attendees.
• Perform basic cycle maintenance as needed.

Skills

Cycling proficiency

Outdoor work

Travel across Hampshire

Excellent communication

Basic IT literacy

Punctual & reliable

Education

Level 2 award in Instructing Cycling Training

Willingness to undertake training

Tools

Van driving (qualification)

Job description

Casual Instructor

Location: Winchester

Contract Type: Bank

Salary: 14.40 per hour

About the Role

Are you keen to empower the next generation of cyclists to use Hampshire roads safely and confidently, supporting and enabling the very best opportunities for children and young people?

With an office base in Winchester and the requirement to work flexibly and travel frequently across the wider Hampshire, you will be confident to work with a diverse range of children and young people and be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellent professional practice.

Tasks will include

• Deputising for the Tutor where required
• Driving the Bikeability van when qualified to do so
• Risk assessing the training sites and routes and recording the results
• Planning each training session activity
• Monitoring and reviewing all delivery activity
• Supporting the delivery of the quality improvement plan
• Offering support to the Assistant Instructors (as required)
• Delivering Bikeability cycle training
• Managing groups with excellent communication skills, planning and positivity
• Confirming course timing, content and ground rules with riders
• Establishing riders' current cycling abilities (baseline assessment) and identifying any special or additional learning needs
• Ensuring all resources required to meet the needs of riders and the course are provided
• Issuing every training course attendee with a completed Bikeability award
• Basic cycle maintenance as required

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Keen and confident cyclist with use of own bicycle and helmet
• Comfortable cycling and working outdoors in all weathers
• Ability to travel across the wide geographical Hampshire area
• Ability to transport self and required equipment to school premises within Hampshire
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic IT skills, with a good level of literacy and numeracy
• Level 2 award in Instructing Cycling Training - or a willingness to undertake the relevant training to bring you to the correct standards to comply with the Bikeability Grant conditions
• Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experienced in training or instructing children and young adults (training and support will be provided to address any skills gaps)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• First Aid qualification
• Experience of working with young people in a variety of environments
• Experience of having worked with a diverse range of children and young people.
• Knowledge and understanding of health and safety and emergency procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
• Knowledge and skills in basic bicycle maintenance

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As such please note, we will take up references prior to interview.

Working Conditions

• Engaging in physically active outdoor training sessions throughout the year and in all weather conditions
• Frequent lifting and moving and handling of bicycles
• Frequent travel to distribute bicycles across the operational area and to deliver the Bikeability cycling training.
• Driving a company van to deliver bicycles ready for learning sessions, casual staff may drive the vans but this is rare.