05/01/2022
Phoenix Outdoor Centre is looking for a full-time instructor to join our small, friendly team for the 2022 summer season. (April-September, average 40 hours per week with varying but flexible working hours)
Post Title:
Seasonal Instructor
Location:
Phoenix Outdoor Centre & Canoe Club, Cool Oak Lane, London, NW9 7ND
Hours:
40 hours pw full time, seasonal contract, 1 April- 30 September 2022, including some weekend and Bank Holiday working. Room for flexibility on dates available.
Salary:
£10k - £12k for 6 months (pro rata £20k to £24k pa) dependent on qualifications & experience + employer pension contribution + 15 days holiday in employment period including bank holidays
Benefits: Opportunities for professional development and additional qualifications
Responsible for:
Supporting the day-to-day running of Outdoor and Watersports Activity Centre
Closing Date:
Midnight, 31 January 2022
Application Process:
Written or Video CV and covering statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the Person Specification. Applications to be sent by email to: [Email address hidden].
MAIN DUTIES
• Supporting the Management Team with session planning and delivery of safe outdoor, water sports sessions and Youth Holiday Schemes. Delivering all courses and activities to a high standard in line with the centre’s operational procedures, policies & guidelines, whilst meeting the participant’s needs and/or required session outcomes.
• Regular checks and ongoing maintenance of various types of outdoor equipment.
• Supporting the Management Team with leading and mentoring sessional instructors and/or volunteers as required.
• Accurate logging of various records including working hours, participant information and other administration.
• Working with consideration for their own personal safety and that of all others on site and within our areas of activity.
• Help to maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the centre and working environments.
• Support and maintain positive, professional, working relationships with the staff team, sessional instructors, volunteers and all Centre users.
• Take an active role in promoting and upselling activities to users and potential users at the Phoenix Outdoor Centre & Canoe Club.
No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the job holder will be expected to carry out other associated duties as required from time to time.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
• British Canoeing / BCU Kayak and/or Canoe Instructor or Coaching qualifications
• Active British Canoeing membership with all relevant coaching updates/CPD in place
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Safeguarding Certificate
• Enhanced DBS check result to Phoenix Outdoor Centre’s satisfaction
• Experience in delivering and assessing skills across various types of activity sessions and courses
• Experience working with both adult and youth clients and with individuals/groups with additional support needs
• Ability to recognise, understand and maintain safe and tidy working environments
• Excellent & professional customer care skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload in an efficient and proactive manner
• A 'team player' with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to monitor, evaluate and review services/client progression
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic working environment
• A good level of personal and professional timekeeping
• High standards of personal presentation
Desirable:
• RYA Dinghy Instructor or Higher
• RYA Powerboat, Windsurfing, or First Aid Instructor
• British Canoeing / BSUPA Stand up Paddleboard Qualifications
• British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards Provider
• Experience with Improvised Raft Building, Orienteering and/or Teambuilding
• Forest School Leader qualifications
• D1 Minibus Driving Licence
• Good standards of written, numeric and IT (MS Office / Google Docs) skills
• Experience leading and mentoring other instructors
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