Seasonal Activity Instructor
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Northumberland
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Nov 2021
- Closes
- 30 Nov 2021
- Sectors
- Seasonal & Adventure
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity for a Seasonal Activity Instructor to join our team based in Hawkhirst Scouts Activity Centre. You will join us on a full time, fixed term contract (40 hours per week, 1 February 2022 - 1 November 2022). In return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP16,295 per annum Band A, Level 3
We believe that amazing things happen in the great outdoors. Our Instructors inspire, coach and teach hundreds of young people each year in the art of Adventure. Working in some of the country's most inspirational locations this is an opportunity to join the Scout Adventures team. Learning by doing is at the heart of Scouting and that's exactly what you'll be helping young people to do - using your NGBs qualifications and experience in a range of adventurous activities to instruct and inspire school pupils, Scouts, Guides, students and adults to learn skills for life in the great outdoors.
The Seasonal Activity Instructor role:
We're looking for someone to join our team who is just as passionate as we are about getting young people outdoors to have an adventure. You will have already spent at least one year working in a similar environment and will have a range of qualifications. You'll also be happy to support all the other aspects of operating a busy Activity Centre, including leading teams in day to day tasks and being on duty for guests.
What will you be doing as our Seasonal Activity Instructor?
- Good communication skills especially orally.
- Ability to deliver adventurous and educational activities to and our broad range of guests.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide first class customer service.
- A willingness to take action and to make decisions independently.
- Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
- A desire to understand how things work and to seek out opportunities to learn and grow.
- Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of Scout Association and how we operate.
- Ability to adapt easily to situations and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
- Experience of working at an outdoor or activity centre or similar setting.
- Hold an NGB instructing qualification in Paddlesports or significant paddling experience with a readiness to achieve a qualification.
What we are looking for in our Seasonal Activity Instructor?
- Good communication skills especially orally.
- Ability to deliver adventurous and educational activities to and our broad range of guests.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide first class customer service.
- A willingness to take action and to make decisions independently.
- Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
- A desire to understand how things work and to seek out opportunities to learn and grow.
- Understanding of Scout Association and how we operate.
- Ability to adapt easily to situations and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
- Experience of working at an outdoor or activity centre or similar setting.
- Hold an NGB instructing qualification in Paddlesports or significant paddling experience with a readiness to achieve a qualification.
What we can offer you as our Seasonal Activity Instructor:
- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service
- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Free car parking
Closing Date: Thursday, 25 November 2021, 23:59
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click 'Apply' now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities
We believe that amazing things happen in the great outdoors. Our Instructors inspire, coach and teach hundreds of young people each year in the art of Adventure. Working in some of the country's most inspirational locations this is an opportunity to join the Scout Adventures team. Learning by doing is at the heart of Scouting and that's exactly what you'll be helping young people to do - using your NGBs qualifications and experience in a range of adventurous activities to instruct and inspire school pupils, Scouts, Guides, students and adults to learn skills for life in the great outdoors.
The Seasonal Activity Instructor role:
We're looking for someone to join our team who is just as passionate as we are about getting young people outdoors to have an adventure. You will have already spent at least one year working in a similar environment and will have a range of qualifications. You'll also be happy to support all the other aspects of operating a busy Activity Centre, including leading teams in day to day tasks and being on duty for guests.
What will you be doing as our Seasonal Activity Instructor?
- Good communication skills especially orally.
- Ability to deliver adventurous and educational activities to and our broad range of guests.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide first class customer service.
- A willingness to take action and to make decisions independently.
- Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
- A desire to understand how things work and to seek out opportunities to learn and grow.
- Knowledge and Experience
- Understanding of Scout Association and how we operate.
- Ability to adapt easily to situations and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
- Experience of working at an outdoor or activity centre or similar setting.
- Hold an NGB instructing qualification in Paddlesports or significant paddling experience with a readiness to achieve a qualification.
What we are looking for in our Seasonal Activity Instructor?
- Good communication skills especially orally.
- Ability to deliver adventurous and educational activities to and our broad range of guests.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide first class customer service.
- A willingness to take action and to make decisions independently.
- Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
- A desire to understand how things work and to seek out opportunities to learn and grow.
- Understanding of Scout Association and how we operate.
- Ability to adapt easily to situations and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
- Experience of working at an outdoor or activity centre or similar setting.
- Hold an NGB instructing qualification in Paddlesports or significant paddling experience with a readiness to achieve a qualification.
What we can offer you as our Seasonal Activity Instructor:
- 25 days holiday and going up to 28 days after 2 years' service and 32 days after 5 years' service
- Additional holidays between Christmas & New Year
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Free car parking
Closing Date: Thursday, 25 November 2021, 23:59
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click 'Apply' now!
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, in particular, Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities