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Gilwell Park, Essex, United Kingdom (On-site)
£25685.00-£25685.00 per year
Permanent
Job description

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

Location: Scout Adventures Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QW

Salary: £25,685 per annum, Band C, Level 3 

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Term: Permanent

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:

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 as we are. You will have great leadership potential, be organised and able to organise others, and have plenty of instructing experience with a range of groups and activities. You’ll want to learn and be prepared to put in the work to and effort needed to develop as a practitioner and a manager.

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

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024

Interviews are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Friday 14th June 2024

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.

Posted by
The Scout Association View profile Company size Size: 101 - 500
Posted on: 07 May 2024
Closing date: 02 June 2024 at 23:59
Job ref: VF1045555GilLI
Tags: Training,Management