Lead Instructor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Instructor to join our amazing Scout adventure team. Location: Scout Adventures Gilwell Park, Chingford, E4 7QWSalary: £25,685 per annum, Band C, Level 3Working Hours: 40 hours per weekTerm: PermanentWe're Scouts and everyone's welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.The Lead Instructor Role:We're looking for someone to join our team who is just as passionate as we are about getting young people outdoors to have an adventure as we are. You will have great leadership potential, be organised and able to organise others, and have plenty of instructing experience with a range of groups and activities. You'll want to learn and be prepared to put in the work to and effort needed to develop as a practitioner and a manager.Key responsibilities as our Lead Instructor:Coaching, mentoring and pastoral supervision of the instructing teamMaintaining accurate records of staff training, assessment and competency, equipment and activity facilities, operating procedures and risk assessmentsAssisting with the creation of group programmes and staff timetablesEnsuring relevant checks, processes and paperwork are maintained to meet external and internal accreditation standards - including management of equipment and PPEDelivering adventurous activity, and training to internal and external clientsMonitoring the safety and quality of activity sessionsWorking as a Duty Manager being the first point of contact for the daily operation of the centre on a rota basis; including managing the site team and any service crews, providing an ‘on call' service during out of hours times for guests on centre, and support with first aid and safeguardingAssisting other staff, including taking bookings, checking in/out groups and liaising with guestsAs a youth focused organisation, applicants agree to comply at all times with the safeguarding rules including vetting and Basic/Enhanced DBS checksWhat we are looking for in our Lead Instructor:Competent IT skills especially in office applicationsThe ability to supervise staff including appropriate delegation, encouraging personal development and managing performanceExperience working with High Ropes and Target Sports sessions and equipmentExperience working in an outdoor education or activity centre – working with a wide range of groups and activitiesExperience in leading, mentoring and supporting othersUnderstanding of The Scout and how we workWhat we can offer you as our Lead Instructor:Work in a way that suits you, your role and your departmentBe proud to say you're part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)Plenty of opportunity for learning and development28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two yearsFour extra days to look after your family when they need youThree extra days over ChristmasWe are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…Up to four personal days paid leave a yearMaternity/Paternity LeaveFlexible working hoursStore Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefitsStudy and volunteer leaveThe closing date for applications is 23:59pm on Sunday 2nd June 2024Interviews are expected to be held in person at Gilwell Park on Friday 14th June 2024Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team! Click ‘Apply' now!The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.Strictly no agencies.JBRP1_UKTJ