We have an exciting opportunity for aLead Instructorto join our amazing Scout adventure team.
Location: Scout Adventures Youlbury, Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5HD
Salary: £25,685 per annum, Band C, Level 3 - with option of onsite accomodation
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Were Scouts and everyones welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
The Lead Instructor Role:
Are you passionate about inspiring young people to explore the outdoors and embark on incredible adventures? We're looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm for outdoor experiences. If you have strong leadership potential, excellent organisational skills, and a wealth of instructing experience across various groups and activities, wed love to hear from you. You should be eager to learn, committed to personal growth, and ready to put in the effort to develop both as a practitioner and a manager. Join us and make a real impact!
Key responsibilities as our Lead Instructor:
Coaching, mentoring and pastoral supervision of the instructing team
Maintaining accurate records of staff training, assessment and competency, equipment and activity facilities, operating procedures and risk assessments
Assisting with the creation of group programmes and staff timetables
Ensuring relevant checks, processes and paperwork are maintained to meet external and internal accreditation standards - including management of equipment and PPE
Delivering adventurous activity, and training to internal and external clients
Monitoring the safety and quality of activity sessions
Working as a Duty Manager being the first point of contact for the daily operation of the centre on a rota basis; including managing the site team and any service crews, providing an on call service during out of hours times for guests on centre, and support with first aid and safeguarding
Assisting other staff, including taking bookings, checking in/out groups and liaising with guests
As a youth focused organisation, applicants agree to comply at all times with the safeguarding rules including vetting and Basic/Enhanced DBS checks
What we are looking for in our Lead Instructor:
Competent IT skills especially in office applications
The ability to supervise staff including appropriate delegation, encouraging personal development and managing performance
Experience working with High Ropes and Target Sports sessions and equipment
Experience working in an outdoor education or activity centreworking with a wide range of groups and activities
Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting others
Understanding of The Scout and how we work
What we can offer you as our Lead Instructor:
Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
Be proud to say youre part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
Three extra days over Christmas
Up to four personal days paid leave a year
Hybrid /Flexible working hours
The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025
Interview are expected to be held at Youlbury on Wednesday 26th March 2025
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The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
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