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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.
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