Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the White Hall activity team as an Outdoor Activity Instructor, completing an Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship with Derbyshire County Council.
The White Hall Activity Team are responsible for the delivery of outdoor education packages for Derbyshire young people.
You will help to deliver high quality outdoor education to young people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds through a range of adventurous on and offsite outdoor activities.
You will work with an experienced team and will receive day to day support from a workplace buddy and mentor as well as further support from Channel Training, our apprenticeship training provider.
We are looking for enthusiastic people with a genuine passion for the outdoors and working with young people. Applicants should possess the necessary drive to develop their outdoor experience and qualifications, both in and outside of work time.
Any necessary qualifications or training will be provided by White Hall.
Day to day duties:
* Assist in the co-ordination and delivery of a full range of educational and personal development courses and to take part in all Centre activities which will include weekends and evenings.
* Preparing and assisting with the delivery of a wide range of outdoor activity sessions in a safe, engaging, and inclusive manner to suit a range of participants.
* Assist with the maintenance, preparation, organisation and issuing of equipment.
* Assist in the daily site duties and maintenance.
* Assist in ensuring that a safe environment exists for all visitors to the Centre.
* Assisting all teams within the centre to aid in the smooth running of all areas.
* Contribute to the welcoming and supportive centre ethos, working flexibly when necessary to support colleagues.
* Gain experience of different outdoor education teams with a view to broadening experience and knowledge base.
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
* Any experience or knowledge of rock climbing, caving, mountain biking, paddlesports, bushcraft or hiking is desirable but not essential.
* Level 1 (GCSE Grade D/3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to young people
* Able to follow written and spoken instructions
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Prioritises own workload effectively
* Able to use initiative and work independently
* Aware of the importance of confidentiality
* Understanding of the importance of customer care
* Recognises individual's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
* Basic understanding of health and safety issues relating to the apprenticeship
* Basic understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding issues
Desirable:
* Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4) in Functional Skills Maths and English is desirable
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £10.00-£12.21 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 37 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person