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Cycling coaches help riders develop their cycling skills.
There is no set entry route to become a professional cycle coach but getting a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a sports-related subject like sports science could give you an advantage. If you're a competitive cyclist, you could do a foundation degree in cycling performance or cycling studies.
You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You can work towards this role by starting with a Level 2 apprenticeship as a community activator coach. This apprenticeship is recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Employers will set their own entry requirements.
Volunteering
You can develop your coaching skills through volunteering. You can get involved with your local club, coaching and cycling events. There are opportunities in road and track racing, BMX and mountain biking.
You can do training through a professional body like British Cycling, who offer qualifications in coaching. For example:
You'll need:
If you're working with younger riders in schools and community groups, you could be:
You could work for British Cycling as a development coach, introducing people to cycling, or working on talent programmes to support cyclists. You could work as a coach for a local authority or organisation with an interest in sports development at places like BMX tracks, mountain bike trail centres or indoor cycling tracks. You could become a self-employed coach and design training programmes for amateur riders. You could also become a cycle trainer through the Bikeability scheme, teaching young people how to cycle safety on roads. If you work with young people, you could move into sports development or youth work. With experience, you could transfer your skills and abilities to other areas of the sports industry.
Special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants support teachers to help children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Secondary school teachers teach children from 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms.
Fairground workers operate and maintain rides at theme parks or travelling fairs.
Portage home visitors provide help at home for pre-school children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or other special needs.
Martial arts instructors teach martial arts like karate, jujitsu and judo.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) assessors support and assess vocational qualifications, helping trainees meet standards.
At Little Angels, apprentices play a crucial part in supporting delivery of welfare and care for all our children. Supported by a suitably qualified Early Years Educator, you will interact and work with the children on a day to day basis, supporting the planning and delivery of play activities.
Houghton Sports Centre are looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates to work towards their Personal Training Diploma and work as part of a friendly team to provide a fun, safe and quality experience for all of our customers.
Are you passionate about Sport, Exercise and Fitness? Everyone Active are looking for a new Leisure Team Member Apprentice. The role involves Fitness Instructing, Lifeguarding, Swim Teaching, and leading group activity sessions! Apply now!
Freedom leisure actively promotes healthy lifestyles, and our community facilities are the perfect place to achieve this.We are looking for an Apprentice Customer Service Assistant. We are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly and professional team. We are looking for someone who is able to provide a high level of customer service at all times. To meet, greet and serve customers in a friendly and professional manner and able to promote the facilities, services and products offered by Freedom leisure. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with customers face to face and have a passion for the health and fitness industry. We want our employees and customers to have the best experience possible, So if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
Tees Active is a leading charitable trust, dedicated to raising the physical and mental wellbeing of communities in Stockton-on-Tees. We are passionate about the power of physical activity and believe that everyone should have equal opportunities to enjoy the abundance of health benefits associated with leading an active and healthy lifestyle.
The Community Activator Coach promotes, delivers and coaches fun, inclusive and engaging activities that help whole communities to change their behaviour, adopt and keep to a physically active lifestyle. The Community Activator Coach will be a positive role model who builds good rapport with customers - especially those who are young, inactive, or from low-income and marginalised communities.
Junior Adventure Group are looking for their next Community Activator Coach Apprentice. Throughout this role you will be coaching sports to primary school children. If you are an outgoing person who loves sports and fitness, Apply Now!
Sports & Cricket coaching in schools, cricket clubs and at private cricket sessions taking 11 tuition. There will also be opportunities to be involved with the admin side of a small coaching business. With some work being project based.
Freedom leisure actively promotes healthy lifestyles, and our community facilities are the perfect place to achieve this.We are looking for Apprentice Leisure Team Members to join our team. You will need to possess a good worth ethic, and be a strong swimmer, to pass the NPLQ qualification. You will be customer focused, and able to deliver excellent customer service at all times. You must have a desire to learn, as this is a fantastic opportunity, as there are opportunities after completing the Apprenticeship to other career routes within the Leisure industry.
Longwood school and Nursery is based within a private school with lots of outdoor space. They are currently looking for a Nursery Apprentice to help provide high-quality childcare whilst working toward a recognised qualification. They offer continuous development and CPD support.
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