Outdoor Adventure Educator

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education is seeking an Outdoor Adventure Educator responsible for leading camping activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at outdoor adventure learning centers. This role involves conducting various outdoor activities, administrative support, and planning to meet educational objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting outdoor activities is an advantage.
• Ability to perform and supervise activities at height and in water.

Responsibilities

• Conduct adventure camp activities and facilitate students’ reflection.
• Ensure students' safety and provide logistical support for camps.
• Plan and evaluate camps to achieve learning objectives.

Skills

Interest in outdoor adventure activities

Ability to connect with students

Physical fitness

Mental resilience

Job description

What the role is:

As an Outdoor Adventure Educator (OAE), you will have the opportunity to lead camping activities, facilitate learning and ensure the well-being of students at MOE Outdoor Adventure Learning Centres.

What you will be working on:

• Conduct adventure camp activities and facilitate students’ reflection and learning.• Ensure students' safety through safety instructions and procedures.• Provide administrative and logistical support for camp activities.• Plan and evaluate camps, to ensure achievement of learning objectives.As an OAE, you will typically work 5 days a week, which may include Saturdays. Camps are residential and you will be rostered for some overnight duties. Off-in-Lieu/time-off will be granted for extra work hours.

What we are looking for:

• A strong interest in outdoor adventure activities and the ability to connect and establish rapport with students.• The capability to perform and supervise activities at height and in the waters.• Experience in conducting outdoor activities for students would be an advantage.• Applicants should have the physical fitness and mental resilience required to carry out their duties effectively.In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the window.If you are shortlisted, you will be required to attend a 1-day compulsory selection programme at an MOE Outdoor Adventure Learning Centre (OALC), where you will be assessed on your competencies for various height- and water-based activities, including ability to swim in coastal waters. Candidates who are further shortlisted following the selection programme will be required to attend a 1-day attachment programme at an MOE OALC, which provides a preview of the job and comprises further assessments by MOE. For more details, please visit our MOE OAE Career website.If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.