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ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT ADVENTURE, CHILDREN AND THE OUTDOOR LIFE? The Outdoors Project are recruiting....

The Outdoors Project run after school and holiday clubs for children aged 5-11, 100% outdoors all year around. Our mission is to encourage kids to spend quality time outdoors and gain all the benefits from doing so Fresh air, nature, exercise, developing friendships, engaging in “wild time”, exploring creativity & imagination, learning new skills and above all having lots of FUN

We are looking for enthusiastic assistant instructors to join our 2024 club team to bring to life the The Outdoors Project ethos. We are looking for people who are fun and engaging to give children and parents confidence in the fact that every element of their time with us is being delivered with enthusiasm and care.

Every holiday club day follows a clear structure, leaders and assistants will deliver a safe and fun day of activities in line with The Outdoors Project training, often days will be based on a popular children’s theme ie. Harry Potter, Pokemon, Roald Dahl, Minecraft and actvities include; Bush Craft, Survival Skills, Team Games, Nerf and Nature Craft.

You will need to pass an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training, which we will arrange.

What is ESSENTIAL to this role:

- Happy being outdoors in all weathers This really can't be overstated
- if you're not up for keeping going through the wind and rain, this isn't the job for you We believe having fun no matter the weather is brilliant for the well being and resilience of the children.
- Able to make the day/session enjoyable for the kids
- managing their behaviours and feeling while being enthusiastic and fun.
- Being physically fit and healthy
- you will need your stamina, especially for holiday days
- Communicating both with parents at pick up and drop-off and other members of the team.
- Attend regular training, both in person and online.
- Have own transport to get to schools around Thame, Haddenham, and Aylesbury.

Benefits of this role:

- Ideal experience for anyone looking at a career in: Childcare, Social Work, Outdoor Pursuits, Sports and Coaching, Forest School, or Teaching.
- Mentoring and skills development: an assistant will gain valuable support to develop their skills, not just from the training but on the job from experienced team members.
- Time outdoors and good exercise Who needs a gym membership when you can get paid to run around with kids?
- After school assistant
- hours are around 3 to 5 pm, 3 to 4 days a week.
- Holiday club assistant
- hours are around 8.30 to 3.30, 5 days a week during school holidays.

Application deadline: 16/02/2024
Reference ID: Assistant Instructor
Expected start date: 27/02/2024

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.00-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- working or looking after children: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- ID (for DBS) (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Assistant Instructor