The continued growth of British Cycling's Recreation Education programme, a programme dedicated to the development of cutting edge and innovative recreational qualifications such as cycling leadership qualifications, has resulted in the need for new Recreation Education Tutors. Therefore, Recreation Education is looking to recruit experienced professionals to join the dedicated team.

We are keen to hear from candidates with strong knowledge and experience of instructing, teaching and leading groups.

Candidates should be willing to commit to delivering at least four Recreation Education courses (i.e. 8 days of delivery) and attend one continuing professional development event per year.
Successful applicants are required to complete a comprehensive three-day Coach Educator workshop and a two-day Coach Assessor workshop, which will train them in accordance with the requirements of the UK Coaching Certificate.
Candidates will also attend a course-specific orientation for each course to be delivered. Following this initial training, further support will be provided by the Recreation Education team to meet tutors' individual needs.

We are looking for individuals who can fulfil the following selection criteria

• Hold a valid NGB leadership award.
• Navigational knowledge/qualification.
• Experience of tutoring and/or facilitation
• Experience in, or knowledge of, assessment principles and practice would be an advantage.
• A dynamic and enthusiastic personality
• Be able to inspire people.
• Have a positive attitude towards the development of the leading environment and support the aims and objectives of British Cycling Recreation Education.
• Be actively leading groups and/or individuals at a level relevant to the qualification to be tutored. The posts that are available will mainly require work on weekends.

These criteria are only a basic guide and we will be pleased to consider applications from individuals who feel they are suitably qualified. How to Apply If you require further details regarding the role/remit of the Recreation Educator/Assessor, please contact Neil Atkinson 0161 274 2058 or email humanreasources@britishcycling.org.uk.

All short-listed applicants will be asked to attend an interview and deliver a short presentation as part of the final selection process. These will be held in Manchester and Birmingham.

Application form
Job Description

People with a disability, members of the gay or trans community, females or people from a black or minority ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please send your completed application form to humanresources@britishcycling.org.uk

or post to:

Human Resources,
British Cycling,
National Cycling Centre,
Stuart St,
Manchester M11 4DQ.

Closing Date for Applications is 5th March 2010 Interviews are scheduled for 16th and 18th March 2010