Job Description

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Reporting to: CentreManager

ProbationPeriod: 6 months

Notice Period: 1week during probation / 1 month thereafter

Job Purpose:

To deliver high quality activities, focusing on the departments values, to a wide range of clients of all ages, and any other duties arising.

Responsibilities ofAppointment

The successful candidate will be responsible for session deliveryand centre upkeep. This includes:

= Putting safety first

= Planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality activitiesand/or training in line with Safety Management Procedures and Best Practice

= Delivery of activities for which you hold theappropriate qualifications, or for which you have been in-house assessed, andassisting alongside staff of a relevant level of qualification or experience

= Promoting and enabling social development opportunities

= Contribute towards the centre remaining budget focused

= Be At Your Peak delivering a high level of customer service

= Supportthe delivery of staff training and in-house activity sign off in line with best practice

= Support product and business development activities

= Maximising sails of centre specific products, merchandise, andtuck

= Active maintenance of equipmentand facilities to ensure the ongoing safety of clients and staff

= Contribute towards the development ofphysical resources (buildings, land, and equipment as appropriate)

= Any other reasonable duties commensurate with your role and levelof remuneration, which may from time to time be required by the business.

Job Specification

Candidaterequirements:

= National governing body awards, includingpaddle sports Instructor as a minimum

= Outdoor First Aid Qualification(min 16 hour)

= Experience in proficientlydelivering outdoor activities

= A passion for delivering outdooradventure and education

= High level of customer service

= Must hold a full driving licence

= Flexible approach to working hoursand able to work away if required

Desirables:

= Other national governing awards,i.e. Archery GB, RYA Safety Boat, ERCA, DofE Assessor, RPIOL or APIOL

= Personal supporting knowledge of abroad range of outdoor and adventurous activities

= Continuing personal participationin outdoor and adventurous activities

= Experience of youth work orworking with emotional, learning and behavioural difficulties

= Proven ability to managechallenging situations and leadership and influencing skills

= Full UK driving licence with D1 or+E entitlement

= Experience towing a trailer.

Pay & Remuneration

NMW/ NLW plus increments dependent on qualifications andexperience.

Working Hours

Dueto the variation of our activities and changing customer requirements ourworking day is of a flexible nature. Working days are normally approximately 8 hours and may include weekend and bank holiday working.

Safeguarding

We are  committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; applicants will therefore be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosurecheck under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regardingthis check are available from the school or by visiting www.gov.uk

Please click the apply online link below to apply 

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