Role Title: Community Coach - Bradford (Full-time) Salary: £24,000 per annum Two-Year Fixed Term Contract based on the terms of the partnership with the possibility for extension We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Coach to join the British Cycling Participation Team working as part of our City of Bradford Council Partnership. With Bradford's upcoming City of Culture status in 2025, the newly opened Wyke Community Sports Village, and investment in cycling infrastructure, now is the perfect time to get involved in creating opportunities for people to experience the joy of cycling in the city. About British Cycling British Cycling is one of the world’s most successful sport’s 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. We are proud to be at the centre of grassroots sport and our aim is to inspire future generations to cycle. For more information on British Cycling please visit the following page www.britishcycling.org.uk About you Good education background with a minimum of five GCSEs or equivalent. A minimum of UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching – Cycling. Relevant knowledge and experience of sports development, including club and coach development. Significant expertise in sports coaching; establishing, delivering and coordinating coaching programmes and sessions for participants. Experience of coaching in a wide range of environments including schools, clubs, purpose-built facilities 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. Candidates will be expected to live no more than 60 minutes’ drive of Bradford. What will you be doing? Plan, lead and deliver entry level and skill development activities in local community hub, club and after school settings, with a focus on but not limited to children & young people. Design, plan and deliver 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. Establish relationships with community groups and organisations to identify and recruit new volunteers to become community cycling champions. Work closely with regional and national British Cycling colleagues to provide communities with access to education, training and CPD. Develop city hubs, community clubs and school clubs through coached activity. Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching programmes ensuring they reflect the British Cycling’s strategy and the local partnership plan. Monitor and report on the performance of community delivery and behaviour change interventions, including the collation of participation data. A van, fleet of bikes, helmets and equipment will be provided to support the role. What are the perks? 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. We are a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a short cover letter by using the apply button provided on the recruitment page. Closing date Friday 31st January 2025