Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor - Devon

Outdoor Learning; Manaton; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Job summary

Heatree Activity Centre in Manaton, Devon is seeking a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor to join our team from March to November. You will deliver exciting activity sessions, contribute to developing the outdoor programme, and host groups during weekends and holidays.

The role requires experience with children and young people, a relevant outdoor leadership qualification (CWI, RCI, ERCA or similar), and a positive Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people.
• Qualifications in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport (e.g., CWI, RCI, ERCA, Lowland Leader).
• Committed Christian due to charity ethos.
• Reliable, punctual with strong leadership and communication.
• Own transport due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver well-planned activity sessions as part of the Outdoor Education programme.
• Contribute to outdoor programme development supporting our vision.
• Host groups at weekends and during school holidays.
• Assist with equipment checks, upkeep and site maintenance.
• Support the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre.
• Assist with Centre administration and daily running.

Skills

Experience with children

Group leadership

Organisational skills

Education

CWI qualification

RCI qualification

ERCA qualification

Job description

Contract type Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term

Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor at Heatree Activity Centre

We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor. Working alongside our team of outdoor instructors, you will deliver exciting and rewarding outdoor adventures for young people of all ages and abilities. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who ideally have experience in a range of adventurous activities.

Main Responsibilities

• To deliver exciting, well-planned activity sessions as part of the Centre’s Outdoor Education programme
• To contribute to the development of the outdoor programme, supporting the Charity’s vision to help young people encounter God through adventure
• To host groups at weekends and during school holidays as required
• To assist with equipment checks, upkeep, and wider site maintenance
• To engage with and support the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre
• To support Centre administration and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Centre

Person Specification

• Experienced in working with children and young people
• Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, ERCA, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking
• As a Christian charity it is an Occupational Requirement (OR) of the role that candidates are committed Christians as permitted in the Equality Act 2010
• Strong initiative, reliable and punctual
• Good leadership and group communication skills
• Have own transport due to rural location (potential for on-site rented accommodation)
• Must be aged 18 years or over
• Positive Christian role model for both guests and staff

Contract: Full-time Seasonal (March- November) Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Location: Heatree Activity Centre, Manaton, Devon, TQ13 9XE, (some off-site working on Dartmoor will be required at times).

For any questions about this role please email: [e-mail] or call 01647 221307