Seasonal Outdoor Instructor

Based in our beautiful rural location within Dartmoor National Park, we are a Christian charity that specialises in providing children and young people with outdoor adventure experiences and opportunities to learn about the Christian faith. We are a dedicated and supportive team who have a real passion for seeing young people thrive in the outdoors and reach their potential whilst developing a connection with the natural world.

We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor. Working with our friendly and experienced instructor team, you will deliver outdoor adventure activity sessions to groups of all ages and abilities. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who ideally have experience in a range of adventurous activities.

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure the delivery of exciting and inspiring activity sessions as part of the Centre’s Christian Outdoor Education programme
• To take an active role in facilitating our vision for young people to encounter God through adventure
• To engage in the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre
• To contribute to the ongoing development of the outdoor activities in line with the Charity’s mission
• To host groups at weekends and during school holidays as required
• To assist with equipment checks, upkeep, and wider site maintenance
• To support Centre administration
• To contribute to the smooth running of the Centre

Person Specification

• Experienced in delivering outdoor activities
• Experienced in working with children and young people
• Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking
• As a Christian charity, it is an Occupational Requirement (OR) of the role that candidates are committed Christians as permitted in the Equality Act 2010
• Strong initiative, reliable and punctual
• Good leadership and group communication skills
• Have own transport due to rural location
• Must be aged 18 years or over
• Positive Christian role model for both guests and staff