Contract type: Full time / Permanent
Closing date: 09 Oct 2024 02:00 PM
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £35,000
Outdoor Instructor and Senior Outdoor Instructor with Outdoor Academy
Salary: up to £28,000 per annum, 45 days holiday to be taken outside of school term time; Plus Contributory work based pension
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
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 to join our team. Our adventurous activity programmes are delivered offsite for small groups and intensive one to one sessions, providing essential outdoor learning for young people with challenging behaviours who attend specialist schools.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
* 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 while 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 two years’ experience working with young people.
* Mountain Bike Instructor.
* Climbing Wall Instructor.
* Archery GB Instructor.
* Basic/Lowland Expedition Leader.
* Experience in wilderness activities.
* Full UK Driving Licence – minimum two years driving experience.
If you do not have all of the above, but you are focused 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.
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