Relief Senior Coach

Midnight Mixtape; Monymusk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading outdoor education provider in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic Outdoor Activity Leaders to engage groups of children in activities such as climbing and cycling. You'll plan and deliver bespoke coaching sessions while ensuring quality service delivery. This role is seasonal, requiring flexible hours, including weekends. If you're passionate about the outdoors and youth engagement, we'd love to hear from you. A relevant qualification is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading outdoor activities for children and young people is preferred.
• In-house training provided for suitable candidates.
• Commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups in outdoor sports activities like climbing and cycling.
• Plan and deliver bespoke coaching sessions for target groups.
• Ensure quality service delivery across activities.

Skills

Outdoor education coaching

Group leadership

Environmental education

Education

Relevant qualification in outdoor education

Job description

Job Description

Outdoor Activity Leaders

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to lead groups of children and young people in outdoor education sports and activities, such as climbing, hill walking, bushcraft, environmental education, skiing, cycling.

Key Information

• Contract: Seasonal work, primarily March to October
• Hours: As and when required. Weekdays and weekends available
• Location: Sir Arthur Grant Centre, near Monymusk
• Transport: Own transport required (no public transport access)

Requirements

• A relevant qualification is preferred; however, equivalent training and experience will be considered where a qualification is not standard for the activity
• In-house training will be provided for suitable candidates

If you are passionate about the outdoors and enjoy working with young people, we would love to hear from you.

Creation of quality outdoor/indoor activities, alongside the planning, delivery and evaluations across Aberdeenshire, in a safe and professional manner.

Plan, design and deliver bespoke quality coaching sessions for target groups of children and adults.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

There is a requirement to work at weekends or unsocial hours when required.

Informal enquiries to Rachel Boal.

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Regulatory Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.