Benefits to you:
* Employer pension contribution
* Health Cash plan
* 25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
* Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)
* Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured
* 50% discount on nursery fees
* Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
* Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
* Cycle to work scheme
* Opportunities for professional development
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Activities Manager, you will be a key member of the programme team ensuring inspiring visits and stays for people of all ages and abilities. As customer facing delivery staff, you will be an example of best practice at all times playing a key role in setting high standards of delivery, training staff and volunteers and helping to develop innovative and relevant programmes and events for our communities.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Provide a high standard of instruction across a range of activities for all ages and abilities.
* Work closely with the Activities Manager to deliver, and play a part in the development of, an excellent residential experience to all groups, including acting as a host/ link person, delivering evening activities, dining hall and tuck shop duties as well as any other role to enhance the experience.
* To provide leadership, training and monitoring of seasonal, weekend and volunteer staff.
* To support the management team in the creation and monitoring of risk assessments, operating procedures and training plans for relevant activities, events, programmes and services.
* Take responsibility for the maintenance, safety and development of given areas, activities and equipment.
* To display positive leadership skills and ensure best practice in delivery of all aspects of your work.
* Contribute and commit to Fairthorne’s drive to deliver excellent customer care whilst encouraging others to do the same.
* Act as a Duty Manager on a rota basis
Person Specification & Key Competencies:
Qualifications/Experience
Essential:
* At least 2 years’ experience working in outdoor education or similar environment.
* First Aid qualification (minimum 16 hours)
* Experience of working with children and families of all ages and abilities.
* Experience of leading or supervising teams of staff or volunteers in a community, youth, educational or sporting environment.
* Experience of leading or working with groups, in an outdoor, sporting or events environment.
* Ability and the skills to lead a variety of sessions to children and young people.
At least two of the following NGBs:
* Climbing Wall Instructor inc. Abseil module
* Archery GB Instructor
* ERCA High Ropes Instructor
* ERCA Generic Rescuer
* Kayak & Canoe Coach
Desirable:
* Understanding of the requirements of working with schools and groups
* Experience of writing risk assessments and operating procedures.
Any of the following NGBs:
* Recognised Axe Throwing Certificate
* Recognised Bushcraft certificate
* PPE Inspector
* High Ropes Operational Inspection & Maintenance Course
Skills / Abilities:
* A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the organisation and desire to contribute to the delivery of the YMCA Way
* Engaging and welcoming, with an outgoing and friendly personality with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability and willingness to relate positively to customers, volunteers and staff.
Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.
Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.