Outdoor Learning Instructor & Adventure Facilitator

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

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.