What is the job role?
Based at Plas Dol y Moch in Snowdonia, Wales, to be a member of the Coventry Outdoors staff team delivering a range of Outdoor Education and Adventurous Activities, working with children, young people, schools, families and other key groups. Experienced in the provision of casual outdoor education, our tutors will be able to deliver high-quality programmes and sessions to the wide variety of groups that visit our centre each year to cover ad-hoc staff shortages.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Educator with up-to-date knowledge of outdoor learning, pedagogy and practice, and a clear understanding of how residential experiences support curriculum delivery and the wider development of young people. The successful candidate will be skilled in planning and delivering high-quality, child-centred programmes across a range of activities, with strong group management, communication and organisational skills. They will be able to adapt sessions to meet diverse needs, deliver clear safety briefings, and demonstrate a sound understanding of risk management and the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations. Experience of working in an outdoor education setting and delivering NGB-recognised activities is essential, alongside a positive, flexible and reliable approach aligned to the centre’s ethos.
Qualifications (minimum):
At least 2 NGB Leadership qualifications from the following:
1. Mine Leader (with North Wales sites listed)
2. Summer Mountain Leader or above
3. Paddle Sports leader or equivalent
4. Rock Climbing Instructor or above
Essential:
5. Current 16hr Outdoor First Aid certificate
6. Full UK Driving Licence with D1
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