Company

The Scout AssociationSee more

addressAddressWindermere, Cumbria
type Form of workFull Time
salary Salary24937.00 - 24937.00 GBP Annual + Band C, Level 3
CategoryTravel & Tourism

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Instructorto join our amazing Scout adventure team.

Location: Scout Adventures Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 3PQ

Salary: GBP24,937 per annum Band C, Level 3

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Term: Fixed term until 1st December 2024

We re Scouts and everyone s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Lead Instructor Role:

As our Lead Instructor, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our centres line managing teams of instructors, delivering training, monitoring performance and safety, and working as the Duty Manager on a weekly rota.

We need Lead Instructors to inspire, coach and teach our instructors to work with thousands of young people each year in the art of adventure. Learning by doing is at the heart of Scouting and that s exactly what you ll be helping young people and your team to do.

Key responsibilities as our Lead Instructor:

  • Coaching, mentoring and pastoral supervision of the instructing team
  • Maintaining accurate records of staff training, assessment and competency, equipment and activity facilities, operating procedures and risk assessments
  • Assisting with the creation of group programmes and staff timetables
  • Ensuring relevant checks, processes and paperwork are maintained to meet external and internal accreditation standards - including management of equipment and PPE
  • Delivering adventurous activity, and training to internal and external clients
  • Monitoring the safety and quality of activity sessions
  • Working as a Duty Manager being the first point of contact for the daily operation of the centre on a rota basis; including managing the site team and any service crews, providing an on call service during out of hours times for guests on centre, and support with first aid and safeguarding
  • Assisting other staff, including taking bookings, checking in/out groups and liaising with guests
  • As a youth focused organisation, applicants agree to comply at all times with the safeguarding rules including vetting and Basic/Enhanced DBS checks

What we are looking for in our Lead Instructor:

  • Competent IT skills especially in office applications
  • The ability to supervise staff including appropriate delegation, encouraging personal development and managing performance
  • Experience working with High Ropes and Target Sports sessions and equipment
  • Experience working in an outdoor education or activity centre working with a wide range of groups and activities
  • Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting others
  • Understanding of The Scout and how we work

What we can offer you as our Lead Instructor:

  • Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
  • Be proud to say you re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
  • Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
  • 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
  • Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
  • Three extra days over Christmas

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer

  • Up to four personal days paid leave a year
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
  • Study and volunteer leave

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 24th March 2024

Interviews will be held on Week commencing Monday 1st April at Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria , LA23 3PQ

Don t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click Apply now!

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.

Refer code: 2883157. The Scout Association - The previous day - 2024-02-27 15:39

The Scout Association

Windermere, Cumbria
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