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Job Title: Community Coach - Cannock Chase
Job Reference: DB1081200CanCCCC
Location: Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £24000.00 to £24000.00
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Role Title: Community Coach – Cannock Chase
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Fixed Term Contract based on the terms of the current funding.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Coach to join the British Cycling Participation Team working in Cannock Chase. This role will be based in the Cannock Chase area therefore applicants must live within 30 minutes of this location. This role also has the opportunity for direct line management of one direct report.
About British Cycling
At British Cycling we are here to provide positive experiences for our people, be they members or volunteers. We provide programmes, coaching, education, and support services to people riding a bike for the first time all the way to seasoned racers. We are proud to be involved and at the centre of grassroots sport and our aim is to inspire future generations to cycle.
About you:
Good education background with a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent,
A current UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling qualification (or equivalent or above).
Relevant knowledge and experience of sports development, including club and coach development.
Significant expertise in sports coaching; establishing delivering and coordinating coaching programmes for participants.
Experience of coaching in a wide range of environments including schools, clubs and community settings.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Ability to work efficiently on own initiative and to maintain a high standard of work under pressure.
Experience of using social media to promote and engage audiences is desirable.
What will you be doing?
Planning, leading and delivering entry level and multi-disciplinary cycling activities in local community hub, club and after school settings, with a focus on children & young people, families and women and girls.
The role will primarily activate the Cannock Chase Forest MTB trails, learn to ride and other cycling facilities and work to engage the surrounding communities.
Designing, planning and delivering progressive coaching activity to support the identification and development of talented young people, focusing on supporting and enabling rider progression through to community, club, event and City Academy pathway.
Establishing relationships with community groups and organisations to identify and recruit new volunteers to become community champions.
Working closely with regional and national British Cycling colleagues to provide communities with access to education, training and CPD.
Developing city hubs, community clubs and schools clubs through coached activity.
Planning, delivering and evaluating coaching programmes ensuring they reflect the British Cycling’s Strategy, regional delivery plan and local partnership plan.
Monitoring and reporting on the performance of community delivery and behaviour change interventions, including the collation of participation data.
What are the perks?
Competitive Salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life Assurance
Pension
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.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, gender, marital status, religion, 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 send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by using the apply button provided on the page.
Closing date: 5th July
Interview date: 11th and 12th July
British Cycling values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (Equality Act 2010). We particularly encourage applications from women, and individuals from all minority ethnic communities.
We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme