Job Description
Outdoors as part of Live Life Aberdeenshire/Aberdeenshire Council are seeking experienced individuals to join our team as Senior Coaches on a Relief basis and deliver the Mountain Biking element of our established Cycle Programme “Bringing the bike to you.” We have one Relief post available as part of this recruitment phase.
Based in Inverurie, the successful candidates will be part of the wider Outdoor Team and will deliver a range of Mountain Biking activity-based cycling sessions to Primary/Secondary pupils, community events, and event support across Aberdeenshire.
This role is to ensure that our expanding programme provides high-quality and progressive sessions, using our dedicated fleet of Mountain Bikes alongside a wide range of additional equipment and options that allow us to create sessions that go beyond simply riding a bike. The role will involve planning and delivering sessions in terrain suitable for Mountain Biking and conducting appropriate Risk Assessments.
The programme aligns with national training programmes with the aim of ensuring enjoyable and safe sessions that build children's confidence and enjoyment of cycling. The focus on Mountain Biking supports the wider development of the activity across Aberdeenshire and Scotland.
Candidates must be qualified to National Governing Body level in Mountain Biking or hold a similar/transferrable accredited qualification. Training will be provided to cover all aspects of delivery. The programme will involve sessions on weekdays, weekends, and occasional evenings.
The post holder should demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organization.
Experience in driving with a trailer is beneficial.
Interview date: 17/09/2025
Informal enquiries to Malcolm Grant - 07500 951634
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Requirements
This post involves regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. If the candidate has spent 3 or more months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.
The candidate must provide at least one reference, preferably from their current or most recent employer.
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