Senior Instructor

As a Senior Instructor you’ll thrive on delivering our wide-ranging high quality outdoor activity programme while working alongside and being responsible for managing and training a small and energetic team of delivery instructors.

We aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of our business. As one of our strongest assets we focus our attention on the people we employ, by providing training and continual development.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our **council values** and **ambitions**.

**About you**
As a Senior Outdoor Activity Instructor, you will bring to the role:

- RYA Senior Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor or Higher
- British Canoeing Paddlesport Sheltered Water Coach or Higher
- First Aid Qualification
- A wide range of experience and knowledge of outdoor activities along with any additional qualifications that will be of benefit to the position

**Applications will also be considered from holders of either combination of these qualifications as outlined below**:

- RYA Senior Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor or higher; with a Paddlesport Instructor/Leader Qualification
- BC Paddlesport Sheltered Water Coach or higher; with RYA Dinghy/Start Windsurf Instructor/Assistant Instructor
(Must also have a valid First Aid qualification)

**About the role**
LSAC is looking for a highly motivated individual with plenty of knowledge and experience from instructing Outdoor Activities to manage and lead our team of Instructors at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre in delivering a wide-ranging activity programme, and to help expand our service.

Using your experience and qualifications you will help develop and promote Outdoor Activities at LSAC, whilst ensuring good customer satisfaction, maintaining health and safety standards, and provide a quality service to the highest standards.

This role is for a full time post but will include some evenings and weekend working.

**What we offer you**
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

- a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
- a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
- a range of **staff benefits** to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

**How to apply**

Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words

The post will run from April to October, and cover 6 months.

**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.**

**We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer, and a Disability Confident Leader.**

**This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.**

**Job Purpose**:
To develop and deliver a high quality, fun, and safe Outdoor Activity Programme for all ages and abilities at LSAC working in conjunction with the Centre Manager.

To promote Outdoor Activities at LSAC working in conjunction with the Centre Manager.

To ensure staff are trained and allocated to deliver sessions

To manage and deliver staff training.

To undertake equipment management and safety, and maintenance.

Maintain a good and positive image of the City Council to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional service.

**Responsibilities for Grade**:

- To work with the Centre Manager to promote range of high quality and safe coaching sessions, on and offsite, that are accessible to all.
- To deliver sessions in a professional manner in accordance with the City Council and National Governing Body Codes of Conduct.
- To advise the Manager of technical developments and operational issues within the Outdoor Activities Programme.
- To assist the Centre Manager in the day-to-day organisation and administration of the Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre at Yeadon Tarn.
- To undertake administrative tasks i.e., registers, monitoring and evaluation, risk assessments, staff records, taking bookings and payments, assist with booking enquiries, and the recording and monitoring of staff qualifications.
- To plan and organise the delivery of a staff training programme to include staff inductions, cpd and annual Technical Advisor signoffs.
- To allocate and co-ordinate staff to deliver sessions.
- To mentor and support staff