Experienced Outdoor Activities Instructor
4 days ago
Applicants would be expected to have experience of, and ideally National Governing Body awards in, a range of activities including rock-climbing, hill-walking, paddlesports and sailing, experience of working in residential centres and an interest in working with people with disabilities.
Our Instructors ensure groups aims and objectives are met and they have a fantastic experience at Calvert Lakes.
**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.
- 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.
- Assuming responsibility for an area of activity or equipment.
- Assisting with maintenance of Centre equipment and facilities
**Benefits**
- 33 days per annum (28 days per annum, including Bank Holidays plus 5 additional days are allowed for duties).
- 5% Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
- Free onsite parking
Closing date - Mon 27 Mar 23
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £22,875.00-£27,886.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Keswick, CA12 4QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Outdoor Activity Instructor: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
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