Lead Instructor - South Wales

Outdoor Learning; Wales; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Learning Summit Centre in South Wales is seeking an experienced Lead Instructor to join the leadership team and oversee day-to-day planning and delivery of the centre’s activity program.

You will work with the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality outdoor activities, ensuring safety, and promoting our ethos among staff and guests. This role requires weekend/evening flexibility and a commitment to our values.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outdoor activities and leading a centre.
• CWDI/RCI or equivalent qualification required.
• Water leadership award in Canoe, Kayak or SUP.
• First aid certificate (16-hour outdoor) required.
• Role is subject to being a Christian and aligned with ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day planning and delivery of Summit Centre activity provision.
• Collaborate with Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor on program delivery.
• Uphold and communicate the Christian ethos to staff and guests.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Climbing instruction (CWDI/RCI)

Water leadership award (Paddle UK)

Outdoor first aid (16h)

Job description

Summit Centre Lead Instructor

Hours per week: 37.5 (including some shift patterns with evening and weekend working required)

Salary: £26,750 per annum

Contract Term: Permanent, Subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check and a 5-month probationary period

Location: Summit Centre, South Wales

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and a 5-month probationary period.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Instructor to join our leadership team and play a key role in delivering high-quality outdoor activities at Summit Centre. Working closely with the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor, you will take on significant responsibility for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the centre’s activity provision.

As a valued member of the instructor leadership team, you’ll also play an important part in upholding and communicating our Christian ethos, mission, and vision to both staff and guests.

• Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI) or Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)
• Paddlesport Leader or Paddle UK moderate water leadership award in either Canoe, Kayak or SUP
• Mountain Leader (ML) - Summer or Cave Leader
• A valid 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate is also required.

For the right candidate, Rock UK will support your continued development and progression in gaining further relevant qualifications.

Please note: This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.