Description
This role has a starting hourly rate of £13.35 per hour, plus £2.00 per hour annual leave allowance.
We are excited to be hiring bank Outdoor Learning Instructors to join our dynamic Outdoor Learning team at Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD).
We are offering flexible bank contracts, various hours available (usually a minimum of seven hours per shift), with work opportunities over seven days per week.
Our centres are:
1. Henley Fort, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
2. Thames Young Mariners, Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7RX
3. Angel Blue, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
4. Various Surrey locations with the Outreach team
Our Offer to You
5. Generous annual leave allowance
6. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours
8. A generous local government salary related pension
9. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
10. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
11. A fantastic entry level role into the world of outdoor learning
12. A comprehensive training package and ongoing support
13. Being part of a friendly, dynamic team, working with a range of customers and projects
14. Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
15. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
At Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), we offer our visitors carefully facilitated, bespoke programmes in the outdoors, creating positive learning outcomes and experiences.
To find out more about what we do, please visit our website:
Our Bank Outdoor Learning Instructor role is perfect for people either new to the outdoor learning industry or those who have some experience, holding one or two national governing body qualifications. We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills, are able to build rapport, empathise with others and be confident to lead groups in an outdoor setting. In return we will provide an excellent training package and support, which will grow and develop skills, knowledge and tools for the role.
We are particularly interested to hear from individuals who have national governing body qualifications / experience in paddling or climbing, and those that have some experience in delivering outdoor learning. We are also keen to hear from individuals interested in delivering our World War 2 Living History days! Individuals without qualifications, but with transferrable skills, are very welcome to apply.
A typical day might look like:
16. Beginning with a team brief, preparing and setting up for the day's programmes
17. Seeing in, meeting and greeting our customers, settling the groups and liaising with the Leaders to understand their learning outcomes and needs
18. Building relationships quickly, we deliver a range of outdoor learning sessions ensuring that, through review and reflection, participants gain valuable lifelong personal and social skills
19. At the end of the day, we will see our customers out, or to their accommodation, and settle them in for an exciting night
20. Coming together to debrief, share experiences, learn and discuss progress of individuals or groups in preparation for their next session
This is a rewarding role that can have a really positive impact; improving and enriching personal and social development, raising achievement, success and aspirations in our customers lives.
For a flavour of what we do, please take a look at our video about residentials:
Your Application
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with :
21. Previous group work experience in an outdoor or other setting, and working with children or young people
22. An interest or passion for the outdoors
23. Excellent communication and customer service skills
24. An understanding of good practice and high quality relating to health and safety
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions:
25. Please tell us about what has drawn you to apply for this role
26. Please tell us about your experience of working with groups
27. What transferrable skills do you have that you feel would benefit this role, and why?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Contact Us
This is a rolling advert and we will review applications on an regular basis.
We are holding a recruitment day on Saturday 10th January (10am - 3.30pm). This is a chance to come along, find out more and meet the team. Interviews will be held on this day, or at a mutually convenient time.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's Barred List checks will be required for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application,