Trainee Seasonal Instructor 2023

**Trainee Seasonal Instructor 2023**

**YMCA Lakeside**

**37.5 hours per week; Fixed-Term**

**£10.00 per hour (equivalent to £19,500 per annum pro-rata)**

**Accommodation available**

**Two Fixed-Term start dates**:
**20th February 2023 - 1st December 2023**

**20thMarch 2023 - 1st December 2023**

**Job reference - 696LAKE**

Are you inspired and want to play an important role in changing people’s lives be a part in creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors, and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children, young people, and adults of all levels of ability and from all walks of life, to reach their full potential. You’ll be working for a well-established team who work in multiple fields including Young People, Outdoor Education, Physical Activity, Housing, and our own workforce.

We offer flexible working, with an emphasis on learning and development through our online training portal for all staff, 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising with years of service and possible the best benefit is working for a company that makes a difference.

**What does the role entail**:
Two-week initial training and induction programme for trainee entry-level seasonal Instructors is provided.

Trainee seasonal instructors should have a genuine passion and interest in outdoor activity. They should have completed training or be working towards training in at least one of the following national governing body qualifications:

- Paddle Sport Instructor (plus Personal Performance Award)
- Rock Climbing Instructor (formerly SPA) / Climbing Wall Instructor (or CWA)
- Summer Mountain Leader / Hill & Moorland Leader
- Dinghy Assistant Instructor

**Your day will consist of**:

- Providing inspirational, safe, high-quality instruction and learning to our clients in conjunction with the aims of the Centre and the objectives of the client.
- Ensuring that activities, equipment, group areas and accommodation has been prepared for clients in accordance with the Centre standards.
- Achieving and maintaining high standards of customer care.
- Being part of the duty team including night on-call duties as required.

**This job is for you, if**:

- You want to work towards the NGB qualifications listed above.
- You want to gain experience of working in the outdoor education sector.
- You are a resilient and confident team worker and can work on your own initiative.
- You are passionate about creating great experiences for children, young people and adults.
- You wish to develop the experience and skills to provide high quality learning outside the classroom.
- You are a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking individual.
- You enjoy working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- You are flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure paid for by the Centre.

**Job Reference - 696LAKE**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: One location