Overview
Do you have passion for the Outdoors and to build a career in Outdoor Education? Bohunt Education Trust is committed to creating 'game-changers'. The outdoor programme forms a key part of that due to its ability to build confidence, self-esteem, resilience, teamwork, communication and a variety of other skills and attitudes in our students.
Responsibilities
* Assist other leaders in providing Outdoor Learning which develops students who are game changers
* Provide excellent instruction, communication, engagement, and safe management in the delivery of your work
* Lead high-quality outdoor activity provision as experience and competence progresses
* Meet deadlines associated with the apprenticeship programme
* Support the development of Outdoor Education in BET, Find information on: the activity type and timings; outcome requirements; participant age; medical information; equipment and resourcing allocation; venue; weather conditions
* Prepare sessions to achieve the required outcomes (enjoyment, thrill seeking, personal or team challenges, acquisition of new knowledge or skills)
* Select methods to meet all participant needs (visual impairment, mental and physical ability)
* Select methods to respond to potential changes in the environment (wind changes in sailing, rain making surfaces slippery)
* Collect appropriate equipment and resources
* Ensure the venue is set-up and ready to be used
* Maintain self and group safety when delivering the session
* Deliver an effective session briefing with clear instruction and following organisational procedures
* Perform a competent demonstration of the skills required for the activity at the appropriate level
* Provide on-going instruction to encourage learning and progression
* Follow organisational operating procedures to adapt to changes in the environment (e.g., thunderstorm, wind shift)
* Select and implement organisational procedures to deal with routine problems (e.g., broken equipment)
* Provide basic First Aid to respond to accidents in a safe, prompt and effective manner (e.g., injured participant)
* Initiate organisational procedures to summon support in the case of incidents or accidents
* Use the organisation's set approaches for learning delivery
* Support individual and group engagement and participation in the session (energisers, sharing responsibilities, appropriate pace)
* Change the pace of the session to match participants' speed of learning
* Identify and support the individual participants' needs (give personal attention, active listening, allow additional time, encouragement)
* Apply simple techniques to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour (redirection, increasing responsibility)
* Use simple review techniques to check the achievement of required outcomes (e.g., thumbs up; rounds; memorable moments)
* Signpost participants to progression routes
* Complete a session within time, including the restoration of the venue, return of equipment and resources and any logging or recording requirements
* Use participant feedback and own reflection to suggest improvements to sessions
* Communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, concise and effective manner
* Handle information in a way that conforms to policy and protects data
* Assist with the development and preparation of resources and support colleagues delivering sessions
* Actively encourage whole group participation and promote equality and diversity
* Undertake activities to further develop knowledge and personal skills
* Reflect on own performance and make refinements
Qualifications
* GCSE in English (grade 4)
* GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* You will also have the opportunity to gain other National Governing Body qualifications such as:
* Level 3 Outdoor First Aid
* British Canoeing Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
* British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor
* Mountain Training Lowland Leader
* Mountain Training Climbing Wall Instructor
* Bushcraft Personal Skills
* Archery GB Instructor
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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