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Our Active Outdoors Hub is here to encourage cycling as a way to increase physical activity and improve mental health as we focus on getting people cycling, but also creating a social environment for our clients to support each other as they progress.

This role is to assist with the development of our cycling facility based in Witton Park, either through supporting on our low-level cycling sessions or by assisting with our cycle mechanic to make sure bikes are safe to ride. Depending on your interests, you can chose to assist on sessions or follow your interests of cycle maintenance. The current cycling session we run from Witton Park are:

  • Adult/Children Learn to Ride
  • Cycle Back to Fitness – A session on the outdoor track to offer a safe space to practice cycling
  • Pedal Round the Park – A guided cycle round Witton Park with our instructors
  • Maintenance Sessions

Key Tasks

  • – To support the session leader to deliver the session
  • – To offer individual support to anyone who needs it
  • – To assign appropriate bikes to clients upon arrival
  • – To offer basic bike adjustments for clients
  • – To support the maintenance of the Active Outdoors Hub
  • and the bikes
  • – Log volunteering hours via an online computer system

Skills & Abilities

  • – A competent cyclist
  • – Enthusiastic and motivated
  • – Good communication skills
  • – Reliable and trustworthy
  • – Friendly and approachable
  • – A keen interest in cycling and the benefits
  • it can provide

Training

  • – A DBS is required for all roles
  • – Ride Leadership Award Level 1 (potential for further training)
  • – Basic Bike Maintenance Training (In-house)
  • – Volunteer Learning Passport access (e-learning)
  • – Emergency First Aid Course