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Seasonal Outdoor Instructor

Company:
Outfit Moray

Location:
Lossiemouth Moray

Benefits:
£18,000.00 per annum pro rata paid monthly in arrears (£7,500 for 5 months)

Start:
19th March

Duration:
17th August 2012 (5 months)

Description

To assist in the day to day operation of Outf!t-Moray and contribute to the overall development of the project.  To instruct, guide, lead and support participants engaged in outdoor education programmes.

1. Instructing and leading groups in a range of activities.
  • Deliver activities, events and programmes to young people, families and adult groups.
  • Instruct, lead or guide participants and groups in specific outdoor techniques and skills
  • Manage safety in line with current operational procedures, codes of practice and arrangements.
  • Motivate and support young people through appropriate techniques and styles of leadership.
  • Where appropriate and within range of ability provide advice to young people.
  • Seek support and advice from the Chief Instructor regarding any confidential matters.
2. Maintain a professional approach at all times.
  • Maintenance and management of equipment, stores and minibus
  • Manage routine maintenance of general outdoor equipment including washing, cleaning, drying and storage as requested.
  • Assist with occasional checks and appropriate servicing of safety critical equipment as required.
  • Ensure that the store is kept clean and tidy.
  • Ensure that any equipment that is lost, broken or damaged is brought to the attention of the Chief Instructor.
  • Undertake weekly minibus safety checks
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Requirements

ESSENTIAL:
  • Level 2 coach.  Either UKCC or BCU/SCA in Open Canoe or KayakSPA (
  • Single Pitch Award)
  • TCL (Trail Cycle Leader)
  • Full driving licence with D1(minibus)
  • Current First Aid Award (2 day)
DESIRABLE:
  • SCA (BCU) level 3 coach in open canoeing or inland kayaking. Or UKCC Level 2 with Moderate water in Open canoe or Kayak
  • GNAS (Archery Leader)
  • Bushcraft (experience of running sessions)
  • Summer ML
  • Full Driving Licence with D1+ E (Mini Bus with trailer test)
  • Other awards and qualifications (e.g. SRT 1, Surf Aid and Rescue Award)
  • Child Protection Training

Closing Date 13th February 2012



APPLICATIONS CLOSED
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About Outf!t-Moray – Outfit-Moray is a unique organisation which

actively develops the potential of the people we work with. We offer a

menu of over 20 activities through our varied programmes. At

Outfit-Moray, we value – people; professionalism; the environment;

education and learning; creativity and innovation; enthusiasm and fun.

We provide excellent services to schools, families, community groups and

youth agencies in our area.

We are a non-residential centre working as a close committed team.