Centre Assistant - Snowdonia
ALC Active Learning Centres Ltd
Job title: Centre Assistant – The Towers Active Learning Centre
Closing Date: November 22nd, 2024
Capel Curig, Eryri (Snowdonia)
From woods to coast to mountains, Active Learning Centres are dedicated to helping young people develop essential skills and character, and to promote wellbeing through outdoor learning.
The Towers Active Learning Centre is set in the heart of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), a few miles from Betws-Y- Coed and on the banks of the Afon Llugwy. Our centre has recently undergone full refurbishment to create a modern, fit for purpose and comfortable outdoor learning centre with excellent facilities for both our guests and staff.
Using The Towers as our base, we are able to explore the mountains, valleys and rivers of north Wales to deliver adventurous residential courses which are designed to promote the development of Essential Skills, Character and Wellbeing. Working alongside our schools, we use the Skills Builder Framework to identify areas for young people’s development which allows us to deliver bespoke positive outcomes and experiential experiences.
We are very fortunate to have some great venues on our doorstep to help us deliver those outcomes. From climbing to the summits of local mountains, canoeing on the valley lakes and even exploring the historic slate mines below ground, our local area lends itself to the perfect environment for getting outside, exploring and being adventurous.
About the Role
This role requires enthusiasm, passion, energy, and a willingness to learn. We are looking for individuals who want to join us in driving The Towers forward, making it an incredible and positive place to work and ensuring our groups leave with great memories that will last them a lifetime. You will learn all areas of the centre’s operations and work with some great staff that will help you learn about centre life. You will have the opportunity to be mentored in the delivery of outdoor learning using adventure activities as the vehicle for learning, as well as having the opportunity to lead your own groups when suitable.
40 hrs per week. Fixed term until October/ November
Salary: National minimum wage depending on age (this will rise in April)
Start date: 3rd February 2025
Accommodation will be provided on-site at costs relative to the NMW level. Meals will be provided when groups are in residents.
Responsibilities:
· Assist in facilitating our core program in the areas of Essential Skills, Character and Well-being using our skills builder program to ensure positive outcomes
· Work with our instructors on a range of adventurous activities and seek opportunities to gain experience leading these activities
· Oversee the arrival and departures of groups and liaising with visiting staff members to ensure that their visit is successful
· Act as an ‘on call’ point of contact out of office hours supported by senior centre staff
· Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the centre and prepare daily weather reports to present during our morning meeting
· Assist with ensuring the guest accommodation is ready for use prior to arrivals
· Assist in the kitchen and carry out basic tasks
· Assist with general centre and venue maintenance tasks
· Take responsibility for your own learning by seeking opportunities to work with different instructors, further your own knowledge and learn about different groups' and individual’s needs. A
About You
You will be able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm to work with young people and learn new skills. Will support you in your learning of both hard and soft skills but it’s essential you have a “can do” attitude and be prepared to be involved in all areas of the centre.
Previous experience of working with young people is desirable.
If you have any questions about the role and would like an informal chat please email [email protected] and we will get back to you.
To apply for this exciting role, please send a CV and supporting letter to Centre Manager Kayleigh Day at: [email protected]
Interviews: Ongoing
Contact information/links/how to apply: Application by CV and supporting letter to Centre Manager Kayleigh Day via [email protected]