Specialist Outdoor Instructor
Salary: up to £29,500 per annum
45 days holiday to be taken outside of school term time
Contributory work-based pension
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 08.00-16.30, Monday-Friday
Plus: 5 Residential Weekends or 10 Event Days; Maximum of 6 evening Sessions
Start Date: Immediate
Closing Date: 4th March 2025
Location: The Grange, Snelsmore, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 3BU
Outdoor Academy is looking for a passionate Outdoor Instructor to join our friendly team where a fantastic work-life balance career is offered.
We are looking for a multi-skilled lead instructor with both land and water-based qualifications with a strong passion for youth development. Our adventurous activity programmes provide essential outdoor learning opportunities that are delivered offsite for small groups and intensive one to one sessions… Every day is a mini adventure…
In addition, we deliver to a wide variety of clients through multi-activity programmes, residentials, DofE expeditions, event entertainment and corporate activity days. The position will require confidence in leading sessions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- To supervise and instruct outdoor activities for groups and individuals.
- Coordinate session logistics including student transport using company vehicles.
- Plan, deliver and review suitable outdoor activity sessions.
- Support young people to achieve personal goals, accreditations and record data using our internal reporting system.
- Ensure all activities conform within current operating procedures and risk assessments whilst keeping the delivery fun, relaxed and engaging.
- Effective incident management including student emotional and behaviour support.
- Work alongside the team to ensure all health and safety practices are conducted regarding building, equipment and vehicles.
- Keep current and up to date with relevant NGB qualifications and in-house training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum two years’ experience working with young people
- British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader (or equivalent)
- Mountain Bike Instructor
- Climbing Wall Instructor
- Archery GB Instructor
- Lowland Expedition Leader
- Experience in wilderness activities
- Full UK Driving Licence – minimum two years driving experience
- 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid
If you do not have all of the above, but you are focussed and driven to obtain the additional qualifications, please still get in touch
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of two references including last employment
- Proof of identity and qualifications
- Permanent UK National Insurance Number, UK residential address and UK bank account
- Candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary background checks and enhanced DBS check.
Please email your CV and covering letter to info@outdooracademy.co.uk or
call 0118 9712 769 for more information.
Freelancers
We are always on the hunt for freelancers who have experience in the outdoors, relevant qualifications and above all, a great personality!
We rely on freelancers to assist our full-time staff team to deliver activity programmes during our busy times of the year.
If you would like to apply to be a part of our freelance team, please send us a copy of your CV detailing your qualifications and a covering letter to info@outdooracademy.co.uk or Outdoor Academy, The Grange, Snelsmore, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BU.
Outdoor Academy is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff and freelancers will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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