Tutor - Morecambe, United Kingdom - Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council
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Morecambe, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary £21,900 - £23, 789 Per annum | Full time | Fixed term to 31/8/24 | 37 hours per week | Carnforth |


We are currently recruiting


An
Outdoor Activity Tutor to work within the
Cultural Services Team at the wonderful setting based at
Borwick Hall Outdoor Education Centre on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales with
Lancashire County Council .


Lancashire Outdoor Education Service are proud to be a major provider of outdoor adventure activities and residential facilities for an array of visitors such as schools, businesses and more.

We run 3 centres located in both the Cumbria and Lancashire countryside
:
Tower Wood, Borwick Hall,
and Hothersall Lodge.

**These fantastic sites provide a welcoming space for all to have fun, challenge themselves and learn new skills, all located in a stunning outdoor setting.

We would love to recruit an
Outdoor Activity Tutor to further enhance our service to ensure our guests have a fantastic and memorable stay.

We offer a range of activities to attract our guests such as **Canoeing
, Caving
, Rock Climbing **and more


What we are searching for

A Passionate Instructor - We are searching for a passionate outdoor adventurer who, lives, breathes and enjoys sharing their passion of the outdoors with others - in this exciting opportunity we'll need someone who is an experienced and qualified instructor to share their skills with a variety of groups - with your enthusiasm you will be responsible for instructing groups of young people to facilitate exciting and challenging outdoor activities - we'll need you to appreciate the natural world and the wonders it has for us to explore - so, if you're ready to share your passion for the outdoors then we'd really love you to join us


Leadership - As our new activity tutor you will need the resilience and adaptability to respond to changes at short notice and adjust accordingly to meet guest expectations - you'll join our team as a confident, personable leader to direct groups, build positive relationships with others and prioritise the enjoyment and safety of those you'll lead - in this fun yet challenging opportunity we will require you to manage the risk of each activity and be proactive for the safety of the group - finally we'll need you to bring your charisma to encourage team work and lead our eager adventurers to have a fabulous stay.


Communication & Collaboration - We need a skilled communicator to collaborate with a diverse range of people as you'll be providing critical instructions to the groups that you support - so they'll need to understand what's next, why, and how to ensure the instructions for each activity is completely understood - with your natural ability you will engage with the group so they can seek your assistance when they need guidance and support - as our new tutor you'll actively consider any future improvements whilst sharing your knowledge to develop and build on our current offer - so we'll need you to be observant to your surroundings, listen to the wider team and motivate each group you instruct to participate and have fun in the activities you'll deliver.


Applicants should be trained or assessed in at least two of the following NGB Awards at or above the following:

  • Mountain Leader (Summer)
  • RCI or CWI
  • Paddlesport instructor/leader
  • Cave Leader award
D1 driving entitlement would be very desirable.


What we can offer you

Benefits:
There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love with up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas - we also have a generous teachers pension with shared AVC's available, and a benefits package that will exceed your expectations - in addition we have a range discounts on clothing, leisure, dog care, day care, holidays at home or abroad, long service awards, Medicash, support groups, cycle to work schemes and eye tests plus much more


Development:

You will get support and development along the journey - there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, coaching, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you've always wanted plus all the benefits of working with Lancashire County Council.


Inclusivity:

We don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements, therefore we support an array of flexible working opportunities to attract diverse talent.

We take inclusivity seriously and would like to improve the diversity within our teams to better reflect the people we serve, so we are particularly keen to hear from you if you are a person of colour, from the LGBTQ+ community or have a disability.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a tour to see our fantastic fa
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