Cycle Derby Cycle Trainer

Job description

Salary: £14.14 Per hour
Location: Various across Derby
Working Hours: To be agreed
Contract Type: Casual
DBS Requirement: Yes - Enhanced
Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026

The Opportunity
If you're passionate about cycling and will enjoy helping people develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment whilst riding, this could be a great opportunity to join the Cycle Derby team.

As a Cycle Trainer, you'll have the opportunity to deliver a wide range of cycling activities for children and adults across Derby. Bikeability and cycle training in schools are a core part of our programme, but you could also get involved in inclusive cycling, adult sessions, holiday and community activities, and cyclo-cross and grass track sessions in schools.

In this role you'll be responsible for the sessions you deliver, adapting your approach to the people and circumstances in front of you and using your professional judgement to make decisions during delivery. You'll be trusted to take responsibility for the safety, quality and effectiveness of your sessions, while working as part of the wider Cycle Derby team and with support from the Lead Coaches.

The Cycle Trainer role offers flexibility and variety, with opportunities to develop your experience across different types of cycling delivery and with different participants. We are open to conversations about the availability you can offer and the areas of Cycle Derby's work that interest you most.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver high-quality cycle training and coaching to children and adults, helping participants build their skills, confidence and enjoyment of cycling.
• Deliver Bikeability and other cycle training activities in schools, alongside a range of cycle activities in parks, community settings and other locations.
• Support the delivery of inclusive cycling, adult cycling, holiday and community activities, and other cycling activities such as cyclo-cross, grass track and track cycling, depending on your experience and interests.
• Work with the Cycle Derby Lead Coaches and wider team to plan and organise activities, adapting your approach to different participants, settings and delivery requirements.
• Keep accurate records and provide feedback following activities to support the safe, effective and continued development of Cycle Derby programmes.
• Support and encourage new Cycle Trainers and volunteers where required, sharing your knowledge and experience to help others develop.
• Help promote Cycle Derby activities and represent the programme positively when working with schools, participants, partners and the wider community.

Please note: The role involves regular outdoor and physical activity and may require the safe handling, loading, unloading and transportation of bicycles and other equipment.

About you

You'll have:
• Experience of delivering cycling activities or coaching to children and/or adults, with the ability to adapt your approach to different ages, abilities and levels of confidence.
• Strong cycling skills and the confidence to demonstrate and coach a range of cycling techniques.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with participants, colleagues and partner organisations.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.
• A flexible and reliable approach, with the ability to work across different locations and adapt to changing delivery requirements.
• A commitment to safe, inclusive and positive cycling experiences for all participants.
• A relevant cycling instructor or coaching qualification, such as a 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Cycle Instructor Training or British Cycling Level 2 coaching qualification, or the ability and willingness to obtain an appropriate qualification.

It would be beneficial if you have:
• Experience of delivering Bikeability or other cycle training in schools.
• Experience of delivering inclusive cycling, adult cycling, holiday activities, community cycling or cycling sport activities.
• Experience of supporting or mentoring other instructors, coaches or volunteers.

Working arrangements
This role is offered primarily on a casual, as-required basis, with work offered according to programme requirements and your availability.

Working patterns can be varied, with delivery taking place during school hours, school holidays and, on occasion, evenings and weekends. We are interested in hearing from people with different availability, so please tell us what you can offer and which areas of Cycle Derby's programme you would be interested in supporting.

Who We Are
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 anInclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.

Join us and you'll be part of an ambitious, collaborative organisation where you can develop your career while helping to shape Derby's future.

Why join Derby City Council?
At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people.

Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

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

At Derby City Council, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Whatever stage you're at in your career, you'll be joining an inclusive organisation where you'll be supported to develop, feel valued and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

Some benefits are dependent on your role, contract or length of service.

How to apply

The closing date for this vacancy is specified at the top of the advert. Applications received after midnight on the closing date will not be accepted.

Interview dates: Interviews will be offered across November and December 2026
Interview location: Council House, Corporation Street, Derby, DE1 2FS

If you would prefer to apply using your CV, please complete the attached Declaration Form and send it to [email protected] .

Applications submitted by CV must include a completed Declaration Form to be accepted; this can be found at the bottom of the advert.

We also encourage you to complete the attached Equalities Form and return it to [email protected] . This is optional and will not affect your application.

Important Information
Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are available below.

Before submitting your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form and ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the role.

Where 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.

Where 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.

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.

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including during your application, interview or onboarding, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK: 18001 01332 640844) or email [email protected] .

Please see Job Description and Person Specification here
Please see Declaration Form for CV Applications here
Please see Equalities Form for CV Applications here