Outdoor Activities Lead — Residential & Youth Programs

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

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.