Outdoor Play and Learning Instructor

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom Operation Play Outdoors Ltd Full time

We are looking for an Outdoor Play and Learning Instructor to join Operation Play Outdoors and be part of our team to deliver a wide variety of innovative play and outdoor learning sessions at events and with private groups.

Our programmes include bespoke outdoor play and learning for schools and nurseries, outdoor play and forest school sessions for various groups as well as our range of outdoor events. We are looking for people that will be able to work with and lead sessions to a wide variety of clients across the Central Belt of Scotland including both adults and children.

**This is a sessional contract, so we cannot guarantee work every week. Any work offered you have the option to accept or not. Most work will be carried out during the day Friday - Sunday however there may be more shifts available throughout the week.**

**Your principle duties would be**:
1. Providing safe, creative, appropriate play and outdoor learning activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments to a variety of clients. A knowledge of games, various forest school activities and a willingness to get stuck in from the get go are requirements for this role.

2. Setting up play and outdoor learning spaces including moving heavy equipment and transporting kit to various indoor and outdoor sites. This is tough work, sometimes 10/12 hour days but very rewarding.

4. To deliver games and activities in outdoor environments to clients of various ages and abilities. We are always looking for new games and clients must be able to hold the attention of very excitable children yet still deliver activities to a safe and high standard.

5. To deliver outdoor programmes in all types of weather throughout the year in a fun and safe manner and role model our positive approach to working outdoors at all times. Yes this means working outdoors in the snow, rain, high winds, we're out in it all, and we must deliver with the same high energy and enthusiasm regardless of what the weather presents.

6. Any other relevant duties as discussed with the Manager or Owner.

7. Working within the framework of Operation Play Outdoors' policies and procedures.

To become an Outdoor Play and Learning Instructor with Operation Play Outdoors you must be enthusiastic, honest, reliable, hardworking, adaptable, bring lots of energy to the role and a willingness to have fun and enjoy working outdoors with a variety of clients including both adults and children.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Are you based in Glasgow or willing to travel to Glasgow?
- Do you currently have access to your own car in order to travel to and from work?

**Experience**:

- Working with Children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

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