Senior Instructor Vacancy, Barcaple

2 weeks ago


Castle Douglas, United Kingdom Abernethy Full time

**Senior Outdoor Instructor | Abernethy Barcaple**

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

**Location**: Abernethy Barcaple, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2AP

**Start Date**: Immediate

**Join us**

People from all walks of life have joined the Abernethy family to serve God through great hospitality and exciting outdoor adventure. We look after our guests with love, care, warmth and enthusiasm. Our communities at Barcaple and Nethy Bridge are wonderful places to serve, live and develop. A vibrant and friendly team, lovely locations, great facilities and a meaningful mission make Abernethy a special place to be.

**Who should apply?**

We are looking for a committed Christian who is able to lead people in the outdoors. We are seeking a Senior Outdoor Instructor who can deliver a safe, exciting and meaningful adventure programme in line with our mission. You will have worked in the outdoor adventure sector and will be passionate about the connection between outdoor learning and the journey of the Christian faith.

**The role - key tasks**
- To assist the Chief Instructor and deputise in their absence
- To instruct resident groups
- To assist with programme wiring and implementation
- To be involved in the development of new and existing activities
- Contribute to the development of programmes offered by Abernethy, including John Muir and DofE
- Supervise and assist with the maintenance of outdoor equipment and inventory
- To be the Centre’s designated link with A Rocha and develop our relationship with them
- Contribute fully to the spiritual life of the centre including “Explore”, morning reading and weekly team fellowship

**The ideal Senior Instructor will**:

- Have a working knowledge of an instructional department
- Minimum qualifications:

- Have a mature and growing Christian Faith
- Are a positive Christian role model for both guests and staff
- Have a heart for service, evangelism, and Christian discipleship
- Have a warm, friendly, and collaborative approach
- Be able to problem-solve and think creatively
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be motivated, enthusiastic and demonstrate initiative
- Be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile
- Have Word, Excel, and Outlook IT skills

**Benefits**
- Monthly salary
- Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
- Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
- Participation in our annual Team Gathering
- Living and serving in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway, with fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast

**Good to know**
- It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith

**Interested?


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