Experienced Activity Instructor

3 months ago

Keswick, United Kingdom The Lake District Calvert Trust Full time

The Lake District Calvert Trust is a charity that challenges disability through outdoor adventure, enriching lives through adventure building confidence and personal achievement, whilst enjoying the beautiful Lake District countryside. We have three centres that provide a range of services, located on the outskirts Keswick. Providing fun-filled outdoor adventure for all, with our adapted equipment and specialist knowledge, offering an experience like no other to people with disabilities, their friends and family. Our highly trained team use experience and empathy to break down barriers and truly connect with people, creating a fun, inclusive environment that gives them confidence to try new things.

Are you a qualified and experienced outdoor professional, who enjoys mentoring and supporting talented and passionate activity instructors.

Our senior activity instructors are an instrumental part of the team, supporting the Chief Instructor and Operations Manager in developing our activity instructors and delivering high quality activities. They provide our guests with the best possible adventurous outdoor experiences and lead the way in accessible adventure.

To be successful in this role you will have a range of NGB awards and/or experience in our activities including sailing, canoeing, rock-climbing and/or hill walking. Equally as important are relational skills - providing our visitors with the care and support they need to overcome perceived limitations, build resilience and, above all enjoy themselves. We want our visitors to see what they can do, actively encouraging them to go beyond what they thought was possible.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Instructing in the Centre's main activities (sailing, canoeing, rock-climbing and hill walking) as well as a number of other activities, for example, archery, orienteering, environmental appreciation etc.
- Negotiating with groups on a day-to-day basis to ensure that their aims and objectives are being met, and to take into account the needs of the group members.
- Complying with Centre standards, operating procedures and Health and Safety regulations.
- Sleeping-in duties in rotation with other staff.
- Assuming responsibility for an area of activity or equipment.
- Assisting with maintenance of Centre equipment and facilities.
- Assisting with the supervision of student and volunteer placements.
- Assisting with the development of activities.
- Assisting with designing, modifying and improving equipment to meet the needs of our visitors.
- Undertaking any other duties relevant to the post or as requested by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Operations Manager or Chief Instructor
- Occasional support at Calvert Reconnections (and other Trust services in the Lake District) in order to ensure the effective operation of the wider organisation.

**Benefits**

33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays).

5% Employers pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family

Accommodation: Onsite accommodation may be available, please ask for details.

The Lake District Calvert Trust is a relatively small charity, and our people go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives. We are very proud of our achievements, and we continue to strive to be the best place to work and volunteer. You will lead our instructional team in delivering high quality adventurous activities to people with a wide range of physical, learning and sensory impairments.

**Salary**: £22,500.00-£26,750.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Work Location: In person

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