Lead Coach - Inclusion and Bikeability

Derby City Council; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Cycle2Work Scheme

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Lead Coach - Inclusion and Bikeability to coordinate delivery across schools, plan trainer schedules and mentor Cycle Trainers. You will also deliver inclusive cycling sessions and adapt activities to meet diverse needs, while helping to grow participation and reduce barriers to cycling.

The role involves hands-on training, team leadership and close collaboration with the Active Travel Coordinator to ensure safe, high-quality programmes.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to coordinate people, activities and schedules across locations.
• Experience mentoring or supervising instructors, coaches or volunteers.
• Excellent communication with schools, colleagues, participants and partners.
• Ability to adapt coaching to meet diverse needs and create inclusive experiences.
• Good IT and digital skills to learn and use planning systems for information and bookings.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach to changing priorities and issues.
• Genuine commitment to inclusive cycling and reducing participation barriers.
• Desirable: recognised cycle instructor qualification or willingness to pursue National Standard Cycle Instructor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Bikeability delivery across schools and plan trainer schedules.
• Support schools and trainers with digital planning systems and issue resolution.
• Lead inclusive cycling sessions and adapt activities for participants with disabilities or additional needs.
• Deliver cycle training personally when required and cover for school deliveries.
• Provide day-to-day mentoring and supervision to Cycle Trainers.
• Develop new cycling opportunities and partnerships to increase participation.
• Manage information related to Bikeability, participation and delivery records.
• Experience in delivering cycle training or related cycling activities.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Mentoring/supervising instructors

Excellent communication

Inclusive coaching

IT/digital skills

Proactive problem-solving

Commitment to inclusion

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Bikeability planning systems

Job description

This is a varied role combining operational planning, hands-on delivery and team leadership. You'll coordinate Bikeability delivery across schools, support and develop our team of Cycle Trainers, and deliver inclusive cycling sessions yourself, while helping us develop opportunities that remove barriers to cycling. You'll coordinate people, resources and delivery to help ensure our programmes run safely, consistently and effectively, working closely with the Active Travel Coordinator and supporting Cycle Trainers to deliver high-quality sessions. At Cycle Derby, we don't simply deliver sessions, we create lifelong pathways that build confidence, improve health, connect communities and inspire people to move more, more often. As Lead Coach - Inclusion and Bikeability, you'll help make that vision a reality, working alongside passionate colleagues who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to ride.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating Bikeability delivery across schools, planning Cycle Trainer schedules, managing changes and making sure the right people, equipment and information are in place for successful delivery.
• Support schools and Cycle Trainers with the digital systems used to plan and manage Bikeability, helping to resolve issues and keep deliveries running smoothly.
• Lead the organisation and delivery of inclusive cycling sessions, adapting activities and approaches to meet the needs of people with disabilities, additional needs or other barriers to participation.
• Deliver cycle training and other cycling activities yourself when required, including stepping in to cover school deliveries and maintain continuity of the programme.
• Provide day-to-day support, mentoring and supervision to our Cycle Trainers, helping them develop their practice and maintain safe, high-quality and inclusive delivery.
• Help develop new cycling opportunities and partnerships that increase participation and support people who are currently under-represented in cycling.
• Manage and monitor information relating to Bikeability and inclusive cycling, including participation, equipment and delivery records, to support effective programme management and reporting.
• Experience of delivering cycle training, coaching or other cycling activities.

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate people, activities and schedules across different locations.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring or supervising instructors, coaches, volunteers or colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with schools, colleagues, participants and partner organisations.
• Experience of adapting coaching or teaching approaches to meet different participant needs and create an inclusive experience.
• Good IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn and confidently use systems to manage information, bookings and programme delivery.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities and resolve operational issues.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive cycling and reducing barriers to participation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children, alongside a commitment to delivering safe, inclusive and high-quality cycling activities.
• A recognised cycle instructor qualification is desirable, but if you have the right experience and are willing to undertake the required National Standard Cycle Instructor qualification, we will support you to develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the role.

If a DBS requirement is indicated at the top of this advert, the successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process.

If a Market Rate Supplement is indicated at the top of this advert, it is paid in addition to the basic salary and is subject to regular review. The supplement may be reduced or withdrawn and will reduce in line with incremental progression and pay awards. The Council has a legal obligation to consider suitable redeployment opportunities for employees at risk of redundancy. Consequently, this vacancy may be withdrawn before the advertised closing date if it is filled through the Council's redeployment process.

About Derby City Council

At Derby City Council, we’re proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Derby City Council, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can choose to apply through our Guaranteed Interview Scheme. We are also proud to hold the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising our commitment to supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families. Members of the Armed Forces community, veterans and their close family members who meet the essential criteria are also eligible for our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Benefits

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - a secure, defined benefit pension with life cover
• Team Derby Rewards - discounts across a wide range of retail, leisure and lifestyle brands
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme - a salary sacrifice scheme for leasing a brand-new, fully maintained and insured vehicle

Work-Life Balance

• Generous annual leave, starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days after five years' service (plus bank holidays, depending on your contract)
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements for many roles
• Flexible retirement options, where eligible
• Support for colleagues with caring responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Learning and development opportunities, with regular career conversations to support your growth
• Leadership and management development programmes, mentoring and professional qualifications
• Modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, productivity and wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support and a year-round wellbeing calendar
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Cycle2Work Scheme and free cycle training

Community and Inclusion

• Up to 15 hours of volunteering leave each year
• Recognition through initiatives including the Here for Derby Awards and Long Service Awards
• The opportunity to join one of our Employee Networks, including LGBTQ+, Disabled Employees and Carers, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Employees, and Neurodiversity