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Course Instructor - Wokingham

Employer
Ultimate Activity
Location
Wokingham, Berkshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
8 Sep 2018

Job Details

Ultimate Survival Course Instructor - Wokingham

Reporting to: Ultimate Survival Course Leader   

Summary of Position:

Ultimate Survival, part of Ultimate Activity Camps is a leading provider of holiday childcare in the UK, with a focus on bushcraft and outdoor education. Our trusted holiday camps operate at venues across the country and offer outstanding provision to children and peace of mind to their parents.

The role of Ultimate Survival Instructor is to ensure the welfare and safety of the children on camp is maintained at all times, and to deliver outstanding, structured outdoor education activities and workshops to groups of children on our Ultimate Survival Courses.

You will be expected to deliver (with supporting resources) bushcraft activities to children aged between 7 and 14 years, with the emphasis being on participation, structure, care and development. You will have a pastoral role, being the group leader and key contact for a group of children on camp, taking a lead in maintaining their welfare and providing high quality care.

The week long workshops throughout the holidays will focus on fun, excitement, teamwork and skill building.

As well as leading sessions, staff will contribute to the high standard of physical, emotional, and social care offered by Ultimate Survival.

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.
  • Continuously promote the welfare of the children in your care
  • 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 and during the weekly camp-out.
  • 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 Everyday’ 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
  • Good experience within Outdoor Education (Bush craft specific) and experience working with children
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges
  • 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, Childcare and Coaching industry

Desirable Requirements:

  • Qualified in and working towards relevant NGBs, Coaching or Teaching Qualifications
  • Previous camp work experience
  • Hold relevant NGBs or experience in all or some of the following: Canoeing, Archery, Quad Biking, Bush craft and environmental studies
  • 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
  • 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
Mini-site
Ultimate Activity
Telephone
01865582949
Location
Compass House
1 Farmoor Court
Farmoor
Oxfordshire
OX2 9LU
GB

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