Outdoor Instructor

The King's Foundation; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage

Job summary

The King’s Foundation in Dumfries House Estate seeks an enthusiastic Outdoor Activity Instructor to support daily outdoor and adventurous activity delivery at the residential centre. You will instruct, guide, lead and support participants aged 5–18, collaborating with the team to develop outdoor learning programmes and align activities with the national curriculum where possible.

You will work 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends, and travel to the estate as required.

Qualifications

• An enjoyment or passion for outdoor activities.
• A willingness to learn new skills and get involved.
• To work together with the management team to provide a service appropriate to the needs of children aged 5-18 years.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection policies.
• Ability to lead and plan sessions, creating exciting and innovative interactive sessions.
• Professional, reliable and considerate.
• A full UK drivers licence & own transport (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Engage children and young people through a variety of outdoor activities, arranging and facilitating subsequent sessions.
• Establish positive and interactive relationships with young people in group and one-to-one settings.
• Responsibility for equipment and assisting with maintaining equipment.
• Work with the Residential and Adventure Based Education Manager to increase and develop activities in line with the foundations strategic plan.
• Ensuring that - where appropriate - programmes have relevance to the National Curriculum.
• Follow health and safety procedures for any emergency or relevant situations as they arise.
• Maintain familiarity with The King’s Foundation staff handbook.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.

Skills

Outdoor activities

Willingness to learn

Session leadership

Safeguarding

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

To assist in the day-to-day operation of delivery of outdoor and adventurous activity at The King’s Foundations residential centre at Dumfries House. You will also contribute to the overall development of outdoor learning & adventure programmes. To work in collaboration with The King’s Foundation team and the Lead Instructor in the delivery of outdoor activity sessions. To instruct, guide, lead and support participants engaged in outdoor learning programmes.

• Engage with young people in a positive and supportive manner.
• Plan and deliver activities to promote learning and personal development and problem solving.
• Mentor and counsel individuals facing challenges or difficult circumstances.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for young people to express and enjoy themselves.
• Collaborate with other professionals to address the needs of young people.

Key Tasks

Specific Duties will include:

• To engage children and young people through a variety of outdoor activities, arranging and facilitating subsequent sessions.
• To establish positive and interactive relationships with young people in group and one-to-one settings.
• Responsibility for equipment and assisting with maintaining equipment.
• Working together with the Residential and Adventure Based Education Manager to increase and develop activities in line with the foundations strategic plan.
• Ensuring that - where appropriate - programmes have relevance to the National Curriculum.
• Follow health and safety procedures for any emergency or relevant situations as they arise.
• Maintain familiarity with The King’s Foundation staff handbook.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post.

The essential skills, knowledge and experience required are:

• An enjoyment or passion for outdoor activities or sport.
• A willingness to learn new skills and get involved.
• To work together with the management team to provide a service appropriate to the needs of children aged 5-18 years.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection policies.
• Ability to lead and plan sessions, creating exciting and innovative interactive sessions.
• Professional, reliable and considerate.
• A full UK drivers licence & own transport (desirable but not essential).

Other

• The post will be based at the Tamar Manoukian Outdoor Residential Centre, Dumfries House Estate, KA18 2NJ with the requirement to travel on occasion.
• Your working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7. This will include evening and weekend working. There may be an opportunity for an occasional overnight shift.
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Salary: National Living Wage - £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Occasional lone working will be required due to nature of the estate.
• This post is considered to be a regulated activity therefore any offer will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure check with the Disclosure Scotland.