Outdoor Activities Coach Seasonal

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds City Council Full time

**Job title**: Outdoor Activity Instructor - Seasonal
**Salary**: C1 £26,421 (Pro Rata)
**Hours**: Various
**Contract**: 6-month Temporary Contract
**Location**: Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre (LSAC)

Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre (LSAC) is looking for highly motivated individuals with experience of Instructing and Delivering a wide range of Outdoor Activities to join our team of Instructors at LSAC to help expand our service.

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**
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Instructors.
As an Outdoor Activity Instructor, you will bring to the role:

- RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor or RYA Start Windsurf Instructor, or higher
- BC Paddlesport Instructor OR BC Paddlesport Leadership Award, or higher; or an LSAC Statement of Competence for paddlesport
- 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

**About the role**
LSAC is looking for a highly motivated individual with plenty of knowledge and experience of instructing Outdoor Activities to join our team of Instructors at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre in delivering a wide-ranging high quality 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 various part 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 deliver a safe and high-quality Outdoor Activity Programme for all ages and abilities at LSAC.

To develop and promote the programme of Outdoor Activities at LSAC working in conjunction with the Centre Manager.

To undertake equipment maintenance, and maintain the centres upkeep and appearance.

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 a range of high quality and safe coaching sessions that are accessible to all. To work with the Centre Manager to organise, manage, and promote a 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 support the identification and progression of talented young people and encourage further development into local exit routes.

To take positive steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation amongst young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To undertake administrative tasks in connection with programmes of work. i.e., Registers, monitoring and evaluation forms, risk assessments etc.

To undertake training and continuous professional development as necessary to the post and further career advancement e.g., Sheltered Water Coach/Performance Coach, RYA Dinghy Instructor/SI, mentoring, tutor training, Manual Handling, Health and Safety Awareness, etc..

To assist in establishing and coaching new junior clubs/sections after school or



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