Senior Outdoor Education Leader

Essex County Counci; Colchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Outdoors Mersea, part of Essex County Council, seeks a Senior Instructor to lead and deliver high-quality outdoor education programmes at Mersea Centre. You will oversee health and safety, supervise staff and contribute to residential experiences, guiding participants of all ages and levels.

You will train and assess staff, maintain equipment and facilities, and help grow the centre’s impact while upholding Essex Outdoors’ standards and values.

Qualifications

• At least two NGB coach qualifications (three preferred).
• Significant experience delivering outdoor education and environmental programmes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, develop, monitor and evaluate educational programmes.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in outdoor education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of high-quality outdoor education programmes.
• Provide supervision, pastoral care and support for participants.
• Lead staff training, development and assessment activities.
• Coordinate health and safety across activity areas in line with requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness for improvement.
• Organise repairs, renewals and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Support resource allocation and programme development to meet customer needs.
• Deliver outdoor education programmes in the UK and overseas when required.

Education

Paddle UK Core Coach

Paddle Leader

Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)

Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI)

Mountain Leader (Summer)

ERCA qualifications

Job description

Essex Outdoors Mersea, part of Essex County Council, seeks a Senior Instructor to lead and deliver high-quality outdoor education programmes at Mersea Centre. You will oversee health and safety, supervise staff and contribute to residential experiences, guiding participants of all ages and levels.

You will train and assess staff, maintain equipment and facilities, and help grow the centre’s impact while upholding Essex Outdoors’ standards and values.