Outdoor Instructor / Senior Outdoor Instructor - Berkshire
Outdoor Academy
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Salary: Up to £35,000
Outdoor Instructor and Senior Outdoor Instructor with Outdoor Academy
Outdoor Instructor
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
Hours: 08.00-17.00, Monday-Friday; Plus Six Residential Weekends or 12 Event Weekend Days; Maximum of 10 evening Sessions
Start Date: Immediate
Location: 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.
Do you consider yourself a cut above the rest? Are you that inspirational outdoor instructor that has a natural ability to inspire young people? Do you have a strong passion for youth development? Are you looking for the next challenge?
We are looking for a multi-skilled lead instructor with both land and water based qualifications to join our friendly team. Our adventurous activity programmes are delivered offsite for small groups and intensive one to one sessions. These provide essential outdoor learning for young people with challenging behaviours who attend specialist schools. 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 these 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
- Basic/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
If you hold the desirable list of qualifications and you have extensive experience working in youth development, then you may be interested in a Senior Instructor position with us (SEE BELOW)…please get in touch!
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 [email protected] or call 0118 9712 769 for more information.
Senior Outdoor Instructor
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum; 45 days holiday to be taken outside of school term time; Plus Contributory work based pension
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 08.00-17.00, Monday-Friday; Plus Six Residential Weekends or 12 Event Weekend Days; Maximum of 10 evening Sessions
Start Date: Immediate
Location: Snelsmore, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 3BU
Outdoor Academy is looking for a passionate Senior Outdoor Instructor to join our friendly team where a fantastic work-life balance career is offered.
Outdoor Academy has established itself as one of the leading outdoor providers for special education. Since 2007 our land and water programmes continue to engage and provide essential support packages for vulnerable young people.
We have an exciting position available for a Senior Outdoor Instructor with an immediate start. This position will suit someone who likes variation as no day is ever the same…it’s all about the mini adventure!
The ideal candidate will be confident in leading and supporting other instructors delivering off-site group and one to one programmes and have a proven track record of working with young people. You should be comfortable working independently and have experience in leading an instructor team.
Alongside our outdoor alternative education provision, we deliver to a wide variety of clients through multi-activity programmes, residentials, DofE expeditions, event entertainment and corporate activity days.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
- Plan, deliver and review suitable outdoor activity sessions for groups and individuals.
- Be confident in facilitating and taking a lead role with a team of Outdoor Instructors.
- Coordinate session logistics including student transport using company vehicles.
- Plan and prepare suitable educational material appropriate for all needs and abilities.
- 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.
- Take a lead role 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 assist with staff in-house training.
Essential qualifications:
- Minimum four years’ experience working with young people
- British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader (or equivalent)
- BSUPA Level 1 or British Canoeing SUP Inland Sheltered Water Coach
- Climbing Wall Instructor
- Archery GB Instructor
- Mountain Bike Instructor
- Basic/Lowland Expedition Leader
- Experience in wilderness activities
- Full UK Driving Licence – minimum two years minibus driving experience
- 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid
As well as the above, the candidate should hold at two of the following qualifications:
- British Canoeing Coach Award (or BCU/UKCC Level 3)
- British Canoeing Moderate Leader White Water Award
- BSUPA Level 2 or British Canoeing SUP Moderate Environment Award
- Technical Mountain Bike Instructor
- Rock Climbing Instructor
- Summer Mountain Leader
Successful candidates require:
- 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 with a non-EU passport 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 expects 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 [email protected] or call 0118 9712 769 for more information.