Job Description

Vacancy Number: 422 ABS VA20 86485 Closes: 18 November 2020, 23:5

37.50 hours per week
£11.5 per hour

Main Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in planning, developing, managing and maintaining the enhanced outdoor adventure program to patrons at RAF Croughton. You would be expected to organize and instruct high adventure outings for periods of one to four days and on occasion longer trips. These activities could include water events, mountain, rock climbing, caving, cycling, camping, whitewater rafting, horse riding and special events and determine resources needed to support the program. You will be required to:

• Drive a 17 passenger vehicle to transport patrons to and from activities.
• Provide budget forecasts and ensure that the programs offered are run cost effectively. 
• Routinely review  the condition of the facility ensuring it is maintained in a safe and presentable manner.
• Be responsible for training staff on program policies/safety orientation and additional skills that may be required.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Knowledge of certain principles, concepts or techniques of Outdoor Recreation activities, sufficient to plan, organizes and manages
• Outdoor Recreation activities.
• Practical experience of living and working outdoors to be able provide an enhanced level of instructing, coaching, training and leadership, plus the ability to assess risk and ensure safe practices are followed in accordance with governing standard procedures. 
• Knowledge of local and regional natural resources to provide varied and interesting activity programs, while caring for the environment. 
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating Outdoor Recreation or similar programs that meet the needs of the community.
• Ability to work independently, to analyze problems and devise effective solutions to accomplish objectives.

Other Important Information
It is required that the employee possess Outdoor Activity experience or interest in at least one of the following disciplines i.e. biking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding or backcountry hiking.
Position requires: 

• A UK Category ‘D1 + E’ driver's license to be able to perform duties.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment. Training to achieve can be provided.
• Failure to obtain the license within the 6 month period due to employee negligence will result in separation from the position. If failure to obtain certifications is due to circumstances outside the employee’s control, management will work with the employee to satisfy the requirements within a reasonable timeframe.
• Work will require substantial travel away from the normal duty station using government owned vehicles.  
• Incumbent must hold or obtain certification in emergency first aid to include child and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 6 months of employment. Training to achieve can be provided. Failure to complete the required certifications within the 6-month period due to employee negligence will result in separation from the position. If failure to obtain certifications is due to circumstances outside the employee’s control, management will work with the employee to satisfy the requirements within a reasonable timeframe.
• Incumbent must have ability to instruct in kayak/canoeing and lead an activity day in the British Mountains.
• Desired to hold NGB qualification or demonstrated knowledge/experience/ability to gain the qualifications in any of the following activities: BCU (kayak/canoe), RYA (Sailing) and RCI (rock Climbing).
• A pre-appointment physical examination will be required.
• Incumbent is subject to a UK civil security check to include a Criminal Records Background (CRB) check.
• May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme

Who Can Apply
Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.

Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.

Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.

Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving licence or
current passport.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement.


How To Apply

Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel. Click teh Apply online link below
All applications, with relevant attachments and CV must be submitted via email and received prior to the closing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.

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