People
Jay Cracknell
Active Travel Officer
About Me
I am a keen cyclist from Jersey, using my love of sport to inspire others and help them discover the joy of being active.
Role & Responsibilities
I am the Active Travel Officer at Jersey Sport, overseeing our Walking, Running, and Cycling programmes. In 2024, we achieved Bikeability accreditation, enabling us to deliver Bikeability training across the island.
Career Journey
I joined Jersey Sport in 2018 as a Community Coach, delivering holiday programmes and after-school provision. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was tasked with delivering PE at St Clements Primary School for key worker children, and eventually the entire school. The head teacher nominated me for a Pride of Jersey Award in recognition of this work. I then joined the Cycle Team, which has since evolved into the Active Travel Team. Since January 2025, I have been managing the Active Travel Team and leading this new line of delivery.
Qualifications & Skills
I hold a range of sport-specific qualifications, from Table Tennis to Dodgeball. I am a Level 1 Cycle Coach, Bikeability Instructor, and Ride Leader, and I am working toward becoming a qualified Off-Road Cycling Coach.
Philosophy / Approach
My love of sport drives me every day, knowing that each activity I deliver can have a positive impact on someone’s life. I aim to provide participants with lifelong skills that empower and inspire them.
Fun Facts / Personal Interests
Cross Country Mountain Biking is my sport of choice. In 2024, I was accepted into the very first Jersey Sport Performance Pathway, which supported me to finish the 2025 season with multiple top-ten results in the UK National Series, 8th overall in the series, and two team gold medals at the Orkney Island Games.
Why Jersey Sport / Achievements & Highlights
I am passionate about my work at Jersey Sport because, as a charity, everything we do goes back into supporting sport at every level. Our close-knit team delivers meaningful projects that increase participation in sport and physical activity across the island.
