Casual Instructor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a casual outdoor activity leader to work across four centres in the Quantock and Mendip Hills. The role involves leading activities for young people, delivering residential courses, and ensuring a welcoming, safe environment for participants.

It requires current First Aid and activity leadership qualifications, along with experience in residential settings and risk assessment. Flexible, hybrid working is available where service needs permit.

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid qualification required.
• Holds one or more of the listed activity leadership qualifications (RCI, Paddlesport Instructor, Mountain Bike Leader, Lowland Leader, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor, Archery GB Instructor).
• Experience delivering outdoor activities in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support outdoor activities on and off-site for young people and groups.
• Deliver residential courses.
• Provide excellent customer care and a welcoming experience for every visitor.
• Maintain high standards of safety and safeguarding.
• Promote the wellbeing of every participant.
• Help build participants' confidence, skills and personal growth.
• Help shape and develop new activities, on-site and in the outdoors.
• Maintain and inspect activity equipment.
• Work across four outdoor centres in the Quantock and Mendip Hills.
• Work as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Strong communication

ICT usage

Education

First Aid certificate

RCI

Paddlesport Instructor

Mountain Bike Leader

Lowland Leader

Duke of Edinburgh Assessor

Archery GB Instructor

Job description

This casual role with Somerset Council sits across four residential outdoor centres in the Quantock and Mendip Hills. The post centres on leading and supporting adventurous activities for young people and groups, both on‑site and off, alongside delivering residential courses. Hours are casual and vary, up to 37 a week, with no fixed pattern. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Lead and support outdoor activities on and off‑site for young people and groups
• Deliver residential courses
• Provide excellent customer care and a welcoming experience for every visitor
• Maintain high standards of safety and safeguarding
• Promote the wellbeing of every participant
• Help build participants' confidence, skills and personal growth
• Help shape and develop new activities, on‑site and in the outdoors
• Maintain and inspect activity equipment
• Work across four outdoor centres in the Quantock and Mendip Hills
• Work as part of a supportive team

What’s required

Qualifications

• Holds one or more of: RCI, Paddlesport Instructor, Mountain Bike Leader, Lowland Leader, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor or Archery GB Instructor
• Valid First Aid qualification

Experience

• Delivering outdoor and adventurous activities for young people
• Experience in residential settings, risk assessment and safe working practices

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with children and adults
• Confident using ICT systems and equipment

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
• Health and wellbeing support, including confidential employee assistance
• Paid volunteering opportunities