Cycling Instructor Jobs
If you are looking for cycling instructor jobs with flexible weekend work, Pedalwise is recruiting friendly, reliable and enthusiastic instructors to help children and adults learn to ride a bike with confidence.
Pedalwise provides professional learn-to-ride lessons across the UK. We work with children, adults, nervous riders and complete beginners, helping them develop one of life’s most valuable skills.
As demand for our courses continues to grow, we are looking for self-employed cycling instructors to join our team in a range of locations.
Why Choose Pedalwise Cycling Instructor Jobs?
Working with Pedalwise is a rewarding opportunity to earn additional income while helping people achieve something genuinely important. For many learners, riding a bike is not just about cycling. It is about confidence, independence and freedom.
Our cycling instructor jobs are ideal for people who enjoy working with others, communicate clearly and take pride in helping learners progress at their own pace.
- Flexible self-employed opportunities
- Mostly weekend and school holiday work – this can develop to more over time.
- Competitive rates of pay
- Work locally where possible
- Full guidance on the Pedalwise teaching approach
- Support from an established learn-to-ride business
- Rewarding work helping children and adults learn a life skill
Who Are Our Cycling Instructor Jobs Suitable For?
You do not need to be an elite cyclist to become a great Pedalwise instructor. The most important qualities are patience, reliability, communication skills and the ability to build confidence in nervous learners.
Our cycling instructor jobs may be suitable for people with experience in:
- Teaching or education
- Teaching assistant roles
- Sports coaching
- Outdoor activity instruction
- Youth work
- Community sport
- Bikeability or cycle training
- Working with children and families
If you are calm, encouraging and confident around bikes, you could be a strong fit for the Pedalwise team.
Freelance Cycling Instructor Opportunities
Pedalwise instructor roles are currently offered on a self-employed basis. This makes them ideal for people looking for flexible work alongside an existing job, teaching role, coaching business or other commitments.
Most of our sessions take place at weekends, with additional opportunities during school holidays depending on location and demand.
These freelance cycling instructor opportunities are particularly suited to people who want meaningful part-time work rather than a traditional full-time job.
What Does a Pedalwise Instructor Do?
As a Pedalwise instructor, your role is to help learners feel safe, supported and confident while they develop the skills needed to ride independently.
- Deliver learn-to-ride lessons for children and adults
- Support complete beginners and nervous riders
- Create a calm and positive learning environment
- Communicate clearly with parents, carers and learners
- Represent Pedalwise professionally at all times
- Follow the Pedalwise teaching structure and safety expectations
- Provide basic feedback after sessions where required
Requirements for Pedalwise Cycling Instructor Jobs
We are looking for dependable people who can deliver a high-quality experience for every learner.
- Confident cyclist
- Patient and encouraging personality
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Professional approach
- Available for weekend work
- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one
- Right to work in the UK
Previous coaching, teaching or cycling instruction experience is helpful, but attitude and suitability are just as important.
Where We Are Recruiting Cycling Instructors
Pedalwise is expanding across the UK and we welcome applications from instructors in many different areas.
We are especially interested in hearing from applicants looking for cycling instructor jobs in:
- London
- Buckinghamshire
- Kent
- Gloucestershire
- Bedfordshire
- Hertfordshire
- Northamptonshire
- Surrey
- Essex
- Oxfordshire
If your area is not listed, you are still welcome to apply. We are continuing to grow and regularly review demand in new locations.
Training and Support
Successful applicants will receive guidance on how Pedalwise lessons are structured, how we support nervous learners and how we deliver a consistent customer experience.
Our aim is to help every instructor feel confident, prepared and supported before delivering sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cycling Instructor Jobs
Are Pedalwise cycling instructor jobs employed or self-employed?
Pedalwise instructor opportunities are currently self-employed roles. This means they are best suited to people looking for flexible additional income rather than guaranteed full-time employment.
Do I need a cycling qualification?
A cycling qualification can be helpful, but it is not always essential. We are also interested in applicants with strong teaching, coaching, childcare, youth work or sports instruction experience.
Do I need a DBS check?
Yes. Because our instructors work with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. If you do not already have one, we can discuss this as part of the application process.
Is most of the work at weekends?
Yes. Most Pedalwise lessons and group courses take place at weekends, with some additional opportunities during school holidays. We also offer clients private lessons and work on various projects that can involve midweek work over time, to the right candidate.
Can I apply if I already have another job?
Yes. Many people interested in cycling instructor jobs are looking for flexible work alongside teaching, coaching or another main role.
What type of learners will I teach?
Pedalwise works with children, adults, nervous riders and complete beginners. Many learners come to us because they need patient, structured support to build confidence
Apply for Cycling Instructor Jobs with Pedalwise
If you are looking for cycling instructor jobs and would like to help people learn a skill that lasts a lifetime, we would love to hear from you.
Pedalwise is looking for friendly, reliable and professional instructors who can support learners with patience and confidence.
Please complete the application form below and a member of the Pedalwise team will be in touch.
