Permanent Activity Instructor

2 months ago

Alfreton, United Kingdom YHA Full time
Permanent Activity Instructor - YHA Edale

Please Note: This role is only open to current employees of YHA England and Wales at this time.

Permanent Activity Instructor – YHA Edale Activity Centre

A permanent vacancy has arisen for an Activity Instructor to join the team at this  YHA Edale Activity Centre - Situated on the slopes of Kinder Scout in the Peak District National Park, YHA Edale Activity Centre delivers adventurous activities to approx. 5000 participants each year. We are a Residential Centre that prides itself in its inclusivity and work with a broad range of client groups from nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has considerable experience of delivering outdoor activities to both young people and adults, in a residential setting.

Our hostel offers an entirely distinctive workplace, far from the ordinary office setting. At YHA Edale, we believe in valuing our team members and ensuring they have access to great perks:

  • Competitive salary: We offer a salary of £28,333 per annum - (This is a permanent role 42.5 hours per week).
  • Accommodation options: If needed, live-in accommodation is available at a reasonable rate of £63.70 per week.
  • Exclusive benefits: Enjoy access to YHA's staff discount and cashback portal, allowing you to save on your everyday purchases.
  • Free YHA Membership: Receive a complimentary YHA Membership each year.
  • Travel and adventure: Discover new places with 10 free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family members.

There's a multitude of advantages to being part of the YHA team. To explore more about the benefits we offer, visit our YHA Jobs website today. Join us for a unique work experience and discover the YHA difference for yourself.

The Role: Activity Instructor

Our activity instructors deliver a wide range of bespoke activity sessions to differing client groups, balancing the need for safety with creating optimal learning outcomes through genuinely challenging and adventurous experiences.

You will provide a positive experience to all YHA customers and contribute both locally and nationally, to the wider strategy, vision, values and mission of YHA in reaching out to young people.

You will deliver best practice in safety by adhering to YHA standards, AALS stipulation/regulations and qualification remit. This extends to all aspects of delivery including the driving of minibuses.

Dynamic risk assessments will be deployed at all times as the essential framework of both safety and quality.

You will be a key point of contact with group leaders to assist them in their role and to develop a mutually supportive relationship to enable leaders to contribute to activity delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring continuing best practice.
  • Achieving the highest standards of both safety and quality.
  • Assisting in the control of labour, equipment, transport, and all other aspects of the activity programme delivery.
  • Maintaining the roadworthiness of minibus transportation and trailers i.e., arranging serving, MOT’s and ensuring and verifying driver competence and maintaining internal driving standards.
  • Supporting the induction and training of all instructors in delivering activities at YHA Edale and other hostels.
  • Leading in organising the trainee/volunteer instructor programme and act as a Technical Advisor (as stipulated by AALS) in at least one main activity area.
  • Leading in conducting recorded supervision of all Activity Staff.
  • Devising activity programmes & deliver high quality, example setting activity sessions.
  • Assisting the Activity Manager in establishing and maintaining the highest standards of activity provision in order to inform internal training and development as well as wider activity provision by external partners.
  • Maintaining practices and procedures stipulated by external bodies such as AALS and LOtC, assisting/advising YHA in this on a wider basis.
  • Supporting the Activity Manager in all activity for customers, including communications, pre-visits, programming and liaison with visiting group leaders.

What Skills and Experience We Value

The role of permanent activity instructor is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience of delivering outdoor activities to all client groups, in a residential setting.

The Permanent Activity Instructor – will ideally hold at least 3 of the 4 qualifications below and be able to drive a minibus and tow a trailer.

Rock Climbing Instructor, Paddle sport Leader or equivalent, Level 1 Local Cave Leader (Derbyshire region), Mountain Leader or Hill & Moorland Leader.

Other essential skills and experience include:

  • Relevant and in date First Aid Qualification.
  • Full driving license held for min. two years.
  • Technical knowledge of activity safety equipment to enable appropriate purchasing, inspection, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others.
  • Experience of working directly with teams of young people (either in voluntary or paid capacity).
  • Decision making skills and the ability to stay calm in difficult, even dangerous, situations.
  • Strong, clear communication skills and the ability to establish a rapport with a wide range of people.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills, including rapport and empathy with young people.

It is not essential but would be advantageous for candidates to have registration and training in further relevant NGB qualifications.

PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to.  This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

YHA Job Title – Activity Instructor

Keywords: instructor, outward bounds, outdoor education, activities, adventurous activity instructor

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