How do i become an Instructor. Is it rewarding?

[EssexMan]

Hi,

I think i'd like to qualify as an instructor. I often see requests in our local paper for help required at school and youth cycle training sessions. I'm about to become a father myself and i want to make sure i can teach my child and his friends how to cycle safely. I dont intend to make it a full time profession, i just want to be able to help.

Can someone tell me how to qualify and perhaps provide some tips, advice , insight or hindsight?

[Frankie Harker]

Hi Essex man
Try your local council , mine runs a cycling workshop. This includes three instructors of different levels ? teaching the kids how to ride. You just need the basics of bike mechanics to qualify for this.

[Frankie Harker]

One more thing, Watching your first learner riding with confidence is rewarding enough

[smiffy]

try herts direct and go to the cycling site,very rewarding, ive done it for three years and its the best job ive ever had. Good luck

[Jennifer]

Hi I would recommend you visit the following page on the CTC website http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4125 as this will give you details on how to become a National Standard cycle instructor. There is also money available to help with the costs via the CTC/Cycling England bursary scheme. You can also call the National Cycle Training Helpline on 0870 607 0415 as they can help answer any queries you may have. good luck.

[Tandemist]

British Cycling (Who they I hear you ask ?!!) do a good "Go-Ride" Trainee Coach scheme for teaching children bicycle handling skills off-road, and encouraging them into the racing side of cycling.

Your local BC club should have details or you can see the BC website.

(I'll probably be hung, drawn & quartered now for mentioning the CTC's rival organisation, sorry folks !)

[MARIE]

I HAVE JUST BECOME A CYCLING INSTRUCTOR, I ALLPIED TO THE LOCAL COUNTRY COUNCIL, TOLD THEM I AM A KEEN CYCLIST. BEEN OUT ON ONE WEEKS COURSE. AWAITING FOR NEXT YEAR TO DO A BIT MORE TRAINING IN SCHOOLS