Go-Ride Community Coach – Nottingham

Championing a lifelong passion for cycling

Why British Cycling?

British Cycling is one of the world’s most successful sports governing bodies. From winning Olympic and Paralympic gold medals to inspiring almost two million people to ride their bikes regularly, we are committed to making cycling the number one sport and activity of choice in Britain. Our growing membership of over 160,000 members is testament to the appetite for cycling nationwide.

Our Regional Teams are crucial to our mission of ‘Lead our Sport, Inspire our Communities’. We are currently looking to recruit a Go-Ride Community Coach in partnership with Nottingham City Council. The role will be based within Nottingham City and you will be given all the tools and support to ensure your success in the role. The role exists to develop and deliver a programme of high quality, professional coaching activities to a range of participants that are progressive and reflective of the needs of the local community in Nottingham. You will be required to deliver in a number of settings including, schools, local clubs and community spaces. This is a great opportunity for you to really make an impact at community level and develop cyclists of all abilities.

Now is an exciting time to join British Cycling!

What do we offer?

As well as a great starting salary and company car you will be included in the company pension plan and benefit from 23 days holiday. Free Race Gold Membership, Cycle to Work scheme, Mental Health training and support and free uniform and kit to do the job.

You’ll build and sustain strong effective working relationships at all levels across British Cycling. You’ll identify areas for development and develop potential recommendations overcoming barriers and developing relationships. In return for delivering consistent results, you’ll receive the opportunity to learn and develop, as well as exciting opportunities to broaden your role and potentially move around the organisation.

What you need is:

We are keen to hear from candidates with sound knowledge of coaching, cycling and/or sport and the associated physical activity delivery. Candidates should be aware of the current developments in cycling in terms of the transport, health and recreational agendas and should have a track record in coaching, partnership working and development and where project delivery can be demonstrated.

This is a profession which is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check will be required.

British Cycling values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, colour, sex, marital status, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, disability or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone.  For more information on British Cycling please visit the following page www.britishcycling.org.uk. 

To apply, please complete the online application form with your supporting evidence. We cannot accept CV's via e-mail.

Closing date: Monday 25 October