Seasonal Activity Instructor - Leics
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits
Location: Leicester
Salary:
Closes: 31/12/24
Seasonal Activity Instructor at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits
Closing Date: N/A – applications will close when positions have been filled.
Contract starts 3rd March 2025 until 31st October 2025.
Tucked away on the city boundary LOPC has 15 acres of land where we deliver exciting, inclusive adventurous activities on land, up our multi element High Ropes course, and on our own stretch of the River Soar.
We have over 27,000 users per year. Our user groups are aged from 5yrs upwards, of all abilities and backgrounds. They include:
- Schools and Colleges
- Scout, Guide and other youth based organisations o Holiday Schemes & After School Club
- Families and individuals taking part in our Adventure Club o Birthday Parties
- Corporate training.
- LOPC also provides a diverse annual coach education programme for land and water activities.
Due to the success of last season, we are expanding our Instructor team for 2025. We look for Instructors who complement our enthusiastic, motivated and friendly staff team. Previous experience and qualifications in the outdoors or working with children will be beneficial, though not essential. All new staff will be put on a host of National Governing Body and in-house training courses.
What we are offering with the role:
· Thorough Induction process including nationally recognised qualifications
· Work with a diverse range of clients
· Chance to run outdoor activities with curriculum links
· Opportunities to develop ongoing group programs
· Quality outdoor uniform and discounts on outdoor kit
· Professional development workshops
· Further opportunities to take different key roles within the organisation
· Potential for extended contracts over winter 2025
As LOPC is a non-residential Centre, we cannot provide accommodation.
No C.V.s accepted. Successful applicants will be subject to 2 references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Essential Information
Hourly pay rate – dependent on qualifications and experience.
Typical working hours are 37.5 hours a week up to 5 days a week, weekly hours can go up to 45 hours with extra hours being kept as TOIL and given back during quiet periods. If you require different or specific working hours this can be discussed during the interview.
For an informal chat please contact David Robinson – (0116) 2681426
Please send any application to [email protected]