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Recruiting instructors

Build a strong indoor cycling team

Finding someone who can ride a bike and fill a class isn't the same as finding a good instructor. We can help you recruit, assess and onboard instructors with the knowledge and skills your riders need.

BUILD YOUR TEAM
RECRUIT
ASSESS
ONBOARD
DEVELOP
Finding the right instructors
A confident audition isn't the same thing as a competent instructor.

Recruiting indoor cycling instructors can be difficult, particularly when indoor cycling isn't your own specialist area.

You need to know what to look for, what to ask and how to assess an audition fairly. You also need a process that helps a new instructor settle into your facility and understand what you expect from them.

ICI's recruitment training and manager resources are designed to make that job easier and give you a more consistent way to recruit and manage your instructor team.

From vacancy to timetable

A better recruitment process

Good recruitment is about more than finding somebody available for Tuesday evenings.

01 / RECRUIT

Know what you're looking for

Define the qualities, knowledge and practical skills you actually need before you start reviewing applicants.

02 / ASSESS

Interview and audition properly

Use a structured process to look beyond personality and assess whether somebody can actually do the job well.

03 / ONBOARD

Set expectations early

Give new instructors a clear introduction to your facility, riders, procedures and the standards you expect.

04 / DEVELOP

Keep good instructors

Support development, deal with problems properly and give instructors reasons to stay with your facility.

Recruitment training

Indoor Cycling Instructor Recruitment

A complete course for managers who need to find, assess, onboard and retain indoor cycling instructors.

It takes you through the recruitment process from deciding what you're looking for through interviews and auditions to onboarding, motivation, retention and common staffing problems.

43 LESSONS 17 TEMPLATES & CHECKLISTS 6 MONTHS ACCESS
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01
What makes a good indoor cycling instructor?
02
Developing your recruitment strategy
03
Running effective interviews
04
Using auditions properly
05
Onboarding new instructors
06
Motivation and retention
07
Troubleshooting staffing problems
08
Building your studio's reputation
Manager toolkit

Useful tools for managing instructors

You shouldn't have to remember every question to ask or every detail to check. We're building a practical collection of free ICI resources that managers can use during recruitment, onboarding and routine instructor management.

FREE PRINTABLE

Instructor audition checklist

A structured prompt for observing an audition and recording what you actually saw, rather than relying on a general impression afterwards.

FREE PRINTABLE

New instructor onboarding checklist

A practical checklist for the things a new instructor should know about your studio, equipment, procedures and expectations before taking over a class.

FREE PRINTABLE

Instructor review checklist

A simple framework for periodic check-ins and observations, helping you record strengths, concerns and development needs consistently.

Managing the team

Keep an eye on what matters

Once somebody is on the timetable, occasional structured observation is more useful than waiting until a rider complains.

Your checklist doesn't need to turn you into an indoor cycling expert. It should help you notice the things that deserve attention and record what you've seen clearly.

Professional preparation
Bike setup practice
Clear instruction
Rider observation
Appropriate session structure
Safe cycling practice
Communication with riders
Development needs
Build your team

Recruit with more confidence

Use the ICI recruitment course for the complete process, or use our manager resources when you need a practical tool for a particular job.

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