Role Title: Community Coach – Colchester

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Fixed Term Contract based on the terms of the partnership.

Applications may close early depending on volume of applicants. Interviews are scheduled to take place on the 18th March at Colchester Sports Park.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Coach to join the British Cycling Participation Team working in the Colchester City Council Partnership. 

This role will be based at the Colchester Sports Park Cycle Circuit.

The Sports Park boasts a 1-mile all-weather floodlit closed road cycle circuit, the largest in the East of England.   This provides the ideal space for road cycling for enthusiasts of all abilities, with multiple individual circuits enabling novices and more experienced riders to enjoy it at the same time.  There is also a pump track and a dedicated learn-to-ride area with road markings.

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.

What will you be doing?

• Planning, leading and delivering entry level and multi-disciplinary cycling activities in local community hubs, club and after school settings, with a focus on children & young people.  
• The role will primarily activate the Colchester Sports Park Cycle Circuit 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 community 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.

About you:

• A current Coaching Cycling qualification (desirable but access to qualifications can be given should you not hold a current cycling qualification).
• Relevant knowledge and experience of sports development, including club and coach development.
• Experience 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.

What are the perks?

• Access to British Cycling Education courses
• British Cycling Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by using the apply button provided on the page. If you have additional questions then please get in touch with Charlotte Drewett, Partnership Development Manager via email: charlottedrewett@britishcycling.org.uk

Closing Date:10th March 2025

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 . 

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.