Ultimate Survival Instructor - Summer

Title: Ultimate Survival Instructor

Reporting to:  Ultimate Survival Camp Leader

Contract:  Seasonal work available during school’s May half term and Summer holidays  (paid training will be provided near to or at the beginning of these seasons).

Hours: 8am – 6pm weekdays. Full time or part time roles available.

Where bookings allow, an additional 3 hours will be required on Thursday nights during the season when children are invited to stay later on camp for evening activities. If this is required, you will be paid overtime.

Pay:  £89.39 - £114.28 (inclusive of Holiday Pay, based on an 9.5 hour day). Pay is calculated based on age, experience and qualifications.

Summary of Position:

The role of an Ultimate Survival Instructor is to use supporting resources to deliver high level (structured) outdoor activities and workshops to groups of children aged 7 to 14. You will be expected to guide groups of children through week-long (timetabled) courses with emphasis on fun, excitement, teamwork, and skill development. You will have a pastoral role in being a group leader and be a key contact for children on Camp while taking a lead in ensuring their welfare.

For a full list of responsibilities and duties, download the Job Description for this Vacancy

Essential Requirements:

• Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with children and supporting their development through adventurous activities.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience within outdoor education (bushcraft specific) and experience working with children.

• Excellent communication skills and verbal reasoning. Candidates must be confident in their ability to lead a group of children and not shy away from responsibility.

• Flexible, team player, able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges.
• Someone looking for a challenging, but hugely rewarding, enjoyable job in the holidays, as well as the opportunity to further their career in the outdoor education, adventure, and/or childcare industries.

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Ideally qualified or studying towards NGB qualification in adventurous activities, such as archery, bushcraft 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.