Outdoor Education Instructor

What you will be doing

• Deliver activity sessions where trained and competent.
• To operate all activities according to Centre Operating Procedures and appropriate National Governing Body qualifications. 
• To be a good role model. 
• Committed to the delivery of key session outcomes. 
• Once trained - maintain activity equipment in good order, complying with Centre policy and best practice within the industry. 

• Supervise residential groups in mealtime cleaning duties. 
• Run the tuck shop as required. 
• Maintain an overnight onsite presence (special accommodation provided) for customer service and in case of emergency. 
• Some cleaning duties.  

What you bring to the role

• Previous experience and continued motivation for working with young people. 
• An understanding of the importance of quality customer service and experience. 
• An understanding of the value of outdoor education. 
• Previous experience of working in outdoor centres. 
• Experience of working with a range of different young people with different backgrounds and needs. 

• Collaborative team player, strong communicator, and a willingness to work effectively with others. 
• Able to work independently, demonstrating proactivity and initiative. 
• Good work ethic with a practical and dynamic approach to work. 
• A composed demeanour, able to keep calm under pressure and solve problems when they arise, efficiently and effectively. 
• Absolute commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Awareness of the issues of living and working together or previous experience of sharing living space with others. 
• Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues. 
• Follow our organisation's anti-racism principles and practices. 

• Ambitious 
• Collaborative 
• Inclusive
• Accountable

• First Aid Qualification 
• Paddlesport Qualification (e.g. Paddlesport Instructor or higher) 
• Climbing / High Ropes Qualification (e.g. Climbing Wall Instructor, Traditional ERCA or higher)
• Archery GB Instructor 

Why work at Hindleap Warren

• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days per annum (31 days A/L plus 8 bank holidays).
• Entry level salary is based on Real Living Wage, set by the living wage foundation. 
• We will continue to support you in working towards industry qualifications and your ongoing professional development. 
• Catered meals provided while working when the kitchen is serving young people in residence. 
• Health Care Cash Plan. 
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. 
• Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family. 
• Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentee or mentor. 
• Generous maternity/partner/adoptive/shared parental leave. 
• Accommodation is available onsite at a charge, variable in line with the Government's set NMW accommodation offset rate. Rooms are single occupancy with shared living spaces.