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Course Instructor - Surbiton, London

Employer
Ultimate Activity
Location
Surbiton, London
Salary
£310.58 to £464 per week, plus holiday pay
Closing date
24 Sep 2019

Job Details

Course Instructor - Surbiton, London Reporting to: Course Leader Summary of Position: The role of Course Instructor is to deliver outstanding, structured outdoor education activities and workshops to groups of children, aged 7 to 14 years, on our Ultimate Survival Courses. You will be expected to guide groups of children through week-long courses, with the emphasis being on fun, excitement, teamwork, and skill development. You will have a pastoral role, being the group leader and key contact for children on camp, taking a lead in ensuring their welfare and providing high quality care. Roles include accommodation (camping) either on or near the venue. Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver activities for children aged 7-14, focusing on participation, development, safety and enjoyment. Encourage participation through enthusiasm and energy in scenarios and role play. Ensure all policies and procedures on camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures. Help to set up The Ultimate Survival Camp by attending a Camp Induction Day and pack down the site at the end of the season. Take a pastoral role as a group leader, supporting and caring for children throughout the week, continuously promoting their welfare Supervision of children outside of activity times. At all times behave in a manner that reflects the expectations of Ultimate Survival Camps Live up to the company promise of ‘Inspiring Children Every Day’ throughout your employment Show the required energy, enthusiasm and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Survival Camps and behaving as a suitable role model for children. Other ad-hoc duties (cleaning, equipment maintenance/ordering etc.) Essential Requirements: Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with, and developing children through adventurous activities Excellent organisational and leadership skills Good experience within Outdoor Education (Bush craft specific) and experience working with children Excellent communication skills and verbal reasoning Flexible, team player, with a dynamic approach to problem solving Someone looking for a challenging, different but hugely rewarding and fun job in the holidays, as well as the opportunity to further their career in the Outdoor Education, Adventure, and Childcare industries Desirable Requirements: Relevant degree or equivalent experience Ideally qualified or studying towards NGB qualification in adventurous activities, such as Archery, Canoeing, Bush Craft and Mountaineering Ideally experienced in working in a similar camp setting, working with children aged between 7 and 14 years.  Current outdoor or paediatric first aid qualification Further Info: Contract: Seasonal work available in School Holidays (May Half Term and Summer only) Hours: 8am – 6pm week days. Full time or part time roles available. One overnight shift per week required every Thursday Accommodation: Camping accommodation available onsite or nearby

Company

The name says it all! We pride ourselves on being the best provider of activity camps in the UK. But here are a few reasons why...

• Best provider of activity-based holiday childcare for 4 to 14 year olds

• High Pay Rates we pay our staff the highest rates in the industry!

• Work in a fun and rewarding environment There really is no better holiday job!

• Work in the UKs best schools Immerse yourself in schools with the UK's best facilities and grounds

• Make friends for life with your team of fun and enthusiastic colleagues

• And so much more!

Company info
Website
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Ultimate Activity
Telephone
01865582949
Location
Compass House
1 Farmoor Court
Farmoor
Oxfordshire
OX2 9LU
GB

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