Job title: Cycling Co-ordinator

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Hours: 10-12 hours per week

Contract: 12 month fixed term subject to funding review

Responsible to: Business Manager

Responsible for: Cycle leaders and volunteers

Background

All Cycle Bath & West(ACBW) was previously known as Wheels for All Bath & West, which was part of the national charity Cycling Projects providing inclusive cycling since June 2016. All Cycle Bath & West become a registered CIO (charity incorporated organisation) in September 2022.

The charity is looking to recruit a Cycling Coordinator who will be able to support vulnerable users to enjoy cycling. This role will support our regular programmes of inclusive cycling sessions for anyone with sensory and/or physical impairments, additional and/or learning needs.

The Role

The role will focus on front line delivery of cycle sessions, instructing and supporting our users to access cycling through a range of accessible cycles. There will be involvement in health and safety, session planning/recording and maintenance of the fleet of bikes, trikes and equipment.

Our Vision

Our vision as a charity is that everyone in the Bath & West area has access to inclusive cycling opportunities regardless of age or ability.

Our Values

Our values are focused on creating a mutually supportive community where everyone can contribute and feel hope for the future. We are committed to bringing inclusion to all aspects of the Charity’s governance and operations.

Our Purpose

We will provide regular opportunities for physical and mental well-being through our programme of inclusive cycling using adapted and accessible bikes, trikes, hand cycles and tandems in a traffic free environment.

Key responsibilities:

1. To lead the delivery of ACBW sessional activities at Odd Down Sports Centre, Bath, BANES. Understanding the diverse range of individuals and delivering appropriate sessions for the individuals, including – scheduled open sessions, one to one, inductions and group bookings. To ensure participants, families, carers and partner organisations enthusiastically receive the service.

2. Develop and implement safe working practices, including health and safety, such as bike checking procedures. To support and comply with the ACBW Policies for the management of Health and Safety and ensure that these are followed.

3. Be aware of potential Safeguarding issues for the users and follow organisational processes/policy as appropriate.

4. To give advice and guidance on the use of cycles and support equipment for clients who will have regular access to the program.

5. To support and promote quality control of the delivery of inclusive cycle activities.

6. To identify and recruit and mentor the appropriate volunteers for the delivery and development of the ACBW programme where necessary.

7. To participate in team objectives and to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of organisational policies and the achievement of ACBW objectives.

8. Jointly with the Business Manager, continuously assess community need, through consultation, reviews and feedback opportunities for the ACBW service

9. To work with other staff to support the delivery of ACBW programmes with its other key staff and be a positive ambassador for the charity and for inclusive cycling.

10. To have a technical overview of all cycles and equipment and ensure it is maintained to a safe and efficient standard. Advise on any new equipment, stock and maintenance needs that may be required in order to continue to deliver sessions to participants.

Essential

• The ability to use own initiative and work autonomously with minimum supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Mentoring and communication skills and experience
• Ability to engage with a broad range of the community and deliver an effective inclusive cycling programme.
• Basic knowledge of cycle mechanics and cycle repairs or a willingness to learn.

Desirable

· Experience of working with children, adults, older people and families who may have disabilities and/or learning disabilities.

· Experience of working in a multi-agency context.

· Understanding and giving effective support to volunteers of supporters

· Problem solving and organisation skills and able to work as part of a team

· To hold a full driver’s license and have some experience in driving vans

· Delivery of cycle training and cycle community engagement / other sport

· Up to date training in child protection and a good understanding of safeguarding issues in project development or the willingness to complete the relevant training.

Physical Effort

Working hours are flexible and varied in accordance with the requirements of the ACBW delivery service, with a requirement to work and/or attend meetings or events outside of normal office hours

The post holder will be expected to undertake bending, stretching and lifting in the course of their duties when necessary e.g. preparing the bikes, assisting and engaging with children, adults and the elderly. There may be an increased level of physical effort required for children with personal or specialist needs.

Working Environment & Hours

1. The sessions will take place at various locations including Odd Down cycling circuit, Tom Hutton Park (Radstock) as part of the Active Way programme and others subject to the establishment of safe operating procedures.

2. Staff will be expected to work outside visiting and delivering ACBW cycling sessions regularly. Staff may need to work outside in inclement weather conditions on occasion.

3. The post-holder will be required to travel independently within Bath & North East Somerset.

4. A clean driving licence and own transport is desirable.

5. The post-holder will need to work regular Saturdays when groups are running and occasional evenings.

6. It is a requirement that the post-holder will hold and/or obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate.

7. The post-holder will adhere to Equalities, Health and Safety policies and procedures.

8. The postholder will be expected to show a commitment to their own professional development.

Reporting

The post holder will report directly to the Business Manager.

General

To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as identified by the programme and are commensurate with the level of the position.

The Job Description only contains the main accountabilities relating to the post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out.

The post holder will be expected to undertake any appropriate training provided by ACBW

Staff will contribute to the protection of children and vulnerable adults as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.

Staff are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Availability

The post holder should be available to work weekends and evenings, also though holiday time as part of the inclusive cycling offer for ACBW

SPECIAL NOTE:

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment but indicates how that contract should be performed. The job description will be subject to amendment in the light of experience and in consultation with the post holder.

This job description is not a complete list of duties but is intended to give a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities change within the season and as the need for the project grows each year.

To request an application pack please email Hannah.Samuel@allcyclebathandwest.com

Closing date for this vacancy is 15th January 2025 at midnight.

For an informal discussion please call Hannah on 07762 985960