Overview
The role of a Survival Instructor is to use provided resources to deliver quality, structured outdoor activities and workshops to groups of children aged 7 to 14. You will guide groups through week-long, timetabled courses with an emphasis on fun, teamwork, and skill development. You will have a pastoral role within your group, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
Responsibilities
* Deliver activities for children aged 7-14, focusing on participation, development, and enjoyment while working both independently and with other staff.
* Encourage participation through enthusiasm, passion and energy.
* Ensure all Camp policies and procedures are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including Health & Safety, Behaviour and Safeguarding procedures.
* Attend all required training and induction days prior to starting on Camp.
* Take a pastoral role as a group leader, supporting and caring for children throughout the week while promoting their welfare and best interests.
* Engage with the children outside of activity times (sign in/out times and during lunch/snack breaks).
* Live up to the company's promise of Inspiring Children Every Day and behave in a manner that reflects company expectations.
* Show energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Survival Camps and as a suitable role model for children.
* Experience working with children, ideally within an education setting, and demonstrate excellent organisational and leadership skills.
* Excellent communication skills and verbal reasoning; be confident in leading a group of children and accepting responsibility.
* Be flexible, a team player, and able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges.
* Seek a challenging but hugely rewarding, enjoyable job in the holidays.
Qualifications and Experience
* Desirable: Experience within outdoor education (bushcraft specific).
* Desirable: Qualified or studying towards an NGB qualification in adventurous activities (e.g., archery, bushcraft, mountaineering).
* Desirable: Experience working in a similar camp setting with children aged 7–14.
* Paediatric First Aid qualification (12 Hour Course).
Benefits
* Additional hours: up to 3 extra hours on Thursday nights (6-9 PM) for Campfire Cookout (site dependent); overtime may apply if required.
* Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
* Subsidised CPD opportunities, ranging from First Aid qualifications to Food Safety Certificates.
* Competitive pay with progression opportunities.
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