Trainee Activities Instructor - Kinross, United Kingdom - Scripture Union Scotland
Description
2 year fixed term 'on the job' training programme based at Lendrick Muir
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High quality accommodation and starting allowance of £9,600 per year which will increase based on the development of experience, skills and qualifications.
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Other benefits include: generous holiday entitlement, pension, Employee Assistance Programme.
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Start Date: 14 August 2023
Who we are:
Scripture Union Scotland is a registered charity that aims to see every child and young person in Scotland explore the Bible and respond to the significance of Jesus.
Our centres regularly host school groups participating in residential experiences, youth groups enjoying weekend breaks and a variety of SU Holidays.
We aim to enable our guests to enjoy the outdoors, have fun, develop new skills and work together with a focus on building good relationships.
This is a unique opportunity to learn outdoor instructional skills on the job while gaining the fuller experience of being part of a centre community.
Throughout your training you will be mentored by an experienced instructor, and you will also be paid an allowance each month.
Purpose:
As a Trainee Instructor you will be working as part of the Activities Team, learning to lead outdoor activity sessions for our guests and helping maintain the activity equipment and infrastructure.
We will support you in developing your instructional and interpersonal skills and in gaining National Governing Body (NGB) awards.
At the end of a successful 2-year period you could have achieved 2 NGBs from the list below together with at least 3 other outdoor relevant qualifications.
NGBs
- BC Paddlesport Instructor
- BC Paddlesport Leader
- British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader
- Climbing Wall Instructor
Other relevant outdoor qualifications:
- Outdoor First Aid
- Archery Leader
- Woodland Activity Leader Training
- Velotech Silver Award
- Certificate of competence in the inspection of PPE
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking applicants who have a desire to work with young people and have a track record of engaging regularly in sport and fitness.
You will also need to be prepared to be outdoors whatever the weather To gain the most from this post applicants should be willing to commit to a period of 2 years in which you will need to be enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated and use some of your free time to actively work on skills development.
For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland's ethos, working principles and vision and can demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation.
It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - part 1, schedule 9), that the post-holder is a committed Christian.
Closing date: 19th June 2023
Selection: 29th and 30th June Two day selection process including participation in adventurous outdoor activities, and overnight stay.
Interview: 6th July 2023
Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy. Scottish Charity No. SC011222
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary:
From £9,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Onsite parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 19/06/2023
Expected start date: 14/08/2023
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