Centre Assistant/Trainee Instructor (Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
02/05/2024
Advert End Date:
13/06/2024 12:00
Salary:
£23,114 pa pro rata (£11.98 per hour)
Hours per week:
See advert
Job Category:
Youth / Community / Leisure Services
Employment Location:
Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria
Further Information
Centre Assistant/Trainee Instructor, hours per week – see work pattern below
(Thurston Outdoor Education Centre, Coniston, Cumbria)
£23,114 pa pro rata (£11.98 per hour)
2024 marks an exciting time to join South Tyneside Council’s Outdoor Education Service, having just recently celebrated it’s 40th anniversary.
An enthusiastic person is required to take on the post of Centre Assistant/Trainee Instructor.
This is a live in, temporary post for 12 months which may be extended for up to 24 months.
Work pattern: 4 Week Rota
Week 1 & 2: 35 hours (PAID) in the House/Kitchen as Centre Assistant
Week 3 & 4: Monday to Friday as a Trainee Instructor (UNPAID) working with a group instructor
Other hours, such as Evening Duties/Weekend Work may be necessary and these will be agreed upon with the Head of Centre/Line Manager.
Accommodation on site and food is provided in lieu of Week 3 & 4 Trainee Instructor role.
The position involves working alongside permanent instructors delivering adventurous activities to mainly children and young people two weeks of the month as a trainee instructor and helping in the centre as a centre assistant the other two weeks.
Full in-house training is given and the opportunity to complete National Governing Body Awards in adventurous activities and gain experience with a variety of groups is offered.
This is an ideal position for anyone starting a career in the outdoor industry, giving the opportunity to develop engagement and group management skills through delivery and reflection, whilst living in the stunning setting of the English Lake District National Park.
Interviews for this post will take place on 5 July 2024 at the Thurston Outdoor Education Centre.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jen Steventon, Head of Centre on 01539441218 or Jen.Steventon@southtyneside.gov.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here: www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail.
Closing date: Noon, 13 June 2024.