SOLD ACADEMY - Outdoor Learning Instructor
Are you looking for a new career or a change of career?
Do you have a passion for the outdoors?
Would you like to inspire, engage and develop personal and social skills of children and young people using adventurous outdoor activities?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team!
Our Outdoor Learning Instructor (Academy) role is suitable for individuals new to the outdoor learning industry.
We are planning our next cohort to commence early 2025. Please check back here early autumn to apply.
Applicants need to have excellent communication skills, be able to build rapport and empathise with others and be confident to lead groups in an outdoor setting.
We will provide an excellent training package and support, which will grow and develop the skills, knowledge and tools in this role.
As part of our delivery team, our new staff will be quickly delivering quality sessions in a number of outdoor activities; with the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
Qualifications could be ERCA (Ropes course qualification) or Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing) Paddlesport Instructor, depending on local base of work, along with a 2-day Rescue Emergency Care first aid course.
The salary for this position is £24,475 per annum pro rata (based on a 36-hour working week).
Staff will have a primary base and will be required to work across all centres at times.
- High Ashurst - Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6DQ
- Henley Fort and Angel Blue - Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4RH
- Thames Young Mariners - Ham near Kingston, Surrey, TW10 7RX
What are we looking for?
- Previous group work experience in an outdoor or other setting
- Your interest and passion for the outdoors
- Previous experience of working with children or young people
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive and solution focused attitude.
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out during recruitment.
What are the benefits of working for SOLD?
- A fantastic entry level role into the world of outdoor learning
- A comprehensive training package and ongoing support
- Working amongst a friendly and dynamic team
- Working with a range of customers and projects
- Working in the outdoors in beautiful locations
- Health and wellbeing staff benefits
- Local government pension scheme – contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% of pensionable pay based on earnings.
- Family and lifestyle discounts to include discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, weekends away, holidays, gifts, etc.
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to further courses and training
- Possible further career opportunities
If you are interested in the role, please call Susy Marsh on 01372378901 for an informal chat or email susy.marsh@surreycc.gov.uk your CV.