Location
Woodrow, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Outdoor Instructor role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to join a passionate team based at a well established Outdoor Learning Centre in the heart of the Chilterns.
You will facilitate a wide range of activities to support the growth, development and education of young people and adults who visit us. You will have a passion for learning outside of the classroom and be dedicated to delivering that experience at Woodrow. You will deliver outdoor sessions such as low ropes, bush craft, high ropes, archery; sports sessions including cycling skills; as well as problem-solving activities, arts and craft, and environmental activities. Some essential qualifications are expected, others can be worked towards and will be supported by London Youth, as appropriate to your role.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Work with Customers
Deliver a range of activity sessions where trained and competent
Operate all activities in accordance with Woodrow’s operating procedures and appropriate National Governing Body guidelines
Support the development of existing sessions and ideas for new activities
Activity Equipment Maintenance
Undertake “site work” tasks across grounds that support safe activity operations
Perform and record regular safety checks of activity equipment
Course Director Responsibilities
Act as ‘Course Director’ looking after a group for the duration of their visit, being the main point of contract and ensuring their visit runs smoothly throughout.
Duty Instructor Responsibilities
Supervise residential groups overnight, sleeping in the building
Maintain an on-site presence to provide first aid and act as a fire warden (training provided) and practical assistance as needed by groups in your care
Run evening activities and the retail tuck shop for residential groups
Support Leisure Centre Operations
Deliver lifeguard duties in the Leisure Centre as required
Support leisure operations, including reception, administration, cleaning duties, as relevant
Benefits of working at Woodrow High House
Level 1 Instructor pay based on Real Living Wage rates set by the Living Wage Foundation
Pay progression to L2 and L3 based on CPD qualifications and experience gained in role
Generous holiday allowance – 39 days annual leave including 8 bank holidays for FTE
On site accommodation available, charged in line with the Government’s set NMW accommodation offset rate. Utility bills are paid for by London Youth.
Continuous learning opportunities, with financial support towards relevant qualifications and ongoing professional development •
Annual week of staff training to build NGB log-book experience, and practice outdoor skills
Individual / team rewards recognising achievement and excellence
Free meals provided whilst on duty when the kitchen is serving young people in residence
Free onsite parking
Branded quality uniform provided
Cycle to Work scheme
Healthcare Cashback Plan to help cover your healthcare essentials
Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme
Free access to the ‘Headspace’ wellbeing application
Eyecare vouchers
Generous maternity/ adoptive/ parental/ shared parental leave of up to 13 weeks full pay
Two days per year allowance for volunteering with London Youth or another charity
Magnificent location on a historic estate, surrounded by nature
You’ll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth
An outstanding culture and ethos where staff and visitors enjoy, challenge, and achieve
Occasional supply of sweet – sometimes savoury – always yummy - treats are guaranteed
You will be making a difference to the lives of young people
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Experience instructing a variety of outdoor activities
Experience of instructing in outdoor centre highly advantageous
Experience of instructing to a range of customers, including young people and adults, with different backgrounds and varying needs
Demonstrable understanding of health and safety issues pertaining to outdoor activities
Demonstrable skill delivering quality customer service and positive customer experiences
Demonstrable understanding of the value of outdoor learning and associated outcomes
Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 applications
Qualifications
You must hold at least one of the following qualifications ** (essential):
ERCA, SPA (RCI), NCWA (CWI), or other relevant ropes-based qualification
Archery GB Instructor Award
A walking qualification, such as BEL/ML/WGL/LL
Level 2 Bushcraft Award or equivalent
** We welcome applications from those looking to change career. For an exceptional candidate the qualification requirement may be less. We would require that they demonstrate sufficient personal or voluntary instructional experience in an above activity, and we would have to be satisfied that they could quickly gain a qualification in several of the above areas.
Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship license so we are unable to employ anyone who does not have right to work in the UK.
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£24.52k - £25.54k per annum
