Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor

Premier Christian Communications Ltd; Manaton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian charity organization is seeking a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor to deliver engaging adventure activity sessions for groups of all ages. Candidates should have experience in outdoor activities and a qualification in climbing or paddlesport. As part of the role, you will support the Centre's mission and facilitate activities while embodying Christian values. This full-time seasonal position requires weekend and evening work, providing a dynamic opportunity to lead in an outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering outdoor activities.
• Experience in working with children and young people.
• Must hold relevant outdoor qualifications.
• Must be a committed Christian as per job requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exciting activity sessions as part of the Centre’s programme.
• Facilitate the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre.
• Assist with equipment checks and site maintenance.
• Host groups at weekends and during school holidays.

Skills

Delivering outdoor activities

Working with children and young people

Leadership skills

Group communication skills

Education

Qualifications in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport

CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor. Working with our friendly and experienced instructor team, you will deliver outdoor adventure activity sessions to groups of all ages and abilities. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who ideally have experience in a range of adventurous activities.

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure the delivery of exciting and inspiring activity sessions as part of the Centre’s Christian Outdoor Education programme
• To take an active role in facilitating our vision for young people to encounter God through adventure
• To engage in the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the outdoor activities in line with the Charity’s mission
• To host groups at weekends and during school holidays as required
• To assist with equipment checks, upkeep, and wider site maintenance
• To support Centre administration
• To contribute to the smooth running of the Centre

Person Specification

• Experienced in delivering outdoor activities
• Experienced in working with children and young people
• Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking
• As a Christian charity it is an Occupational Requirement (OR) of the role that candidates are committed Christians as permitted in the Equality Act 2010
• Strong initiative, reliable and punctual
• Good leadership and group communication skills
• Have own transport due to rural location
• Must be aged 18 years or over
• Positive Christian role model for both guests and staff

Contract: Full-time Seasonal (February – November) Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Location: Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon, TQ13 9XE, (some off-site working on Dartmoor will be required at times).

Salary: £27,664 (pro rata £23,053)