Job description

Outdoor Activities Instructor

Annualised / Fixed term

Pay scale, Dependant on Qualifications, experience and Age £20,880 - £25,500

Location - Dolygaer (CF48 2UR)

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the outdoors and adventurous activities, holding multiple recognized qualifications across different disciplines.

You should have experience of working with school children and be mature enough to adapt to a more varied client base. We are keen to hear from instructors who wish to develop their knowledge and skills set, whilst proactively developing our outdoor activity programme.

Located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is a multi activity centre that aims to deliver fun, educational and high quality services to our customers. We pride ourselves on our exemplary health and safety record, commitment to staff, commitment to customers and quality of our services.

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer facilities and services provide a diverse range of activities to suit most ages and has 3 different types of 3 and 4 star built accommodation to sleep up to 80 people, camping pitches and glamping facilities. There is also a classroom, reception area with small cafe and 14.5 acres of land nestled in the National Park.

We work closely with our sister centre now managed under Parkwood - Plas Menai, The Welsh National Centre.

The Opportunity

You will focus day to day on the following tasks:

To assist the team in effective day-to-day operations of Dolygaer programmes.
To deliver various outdoor activities to customers and guests as dictated by the programme.
Liaising with school staff to promote and develop good working relationships.
Ensuring that health and safety and best practice guidelines are adhered to at all times.
Timely fulfilment of all general centre duties as requested by management.
Completion of evening sessions at least once a week, however this may be more during peak season.
Transporting customers to and from activities using our 16 seater minibuses and smaller vehicles.
Attending training and courses which will help enhance the experience for children and young people linking activities to education and social learning.
On-call and emergency duties if deemed necessary.
Assisting with cleaning of the centre including showers, toilets, classrooms, buses and any other areas as requested.
Preparation of lesson equipment for sessions
Ensuring all equipment is returned to stores and located in its correct home, carrying out any cleaning required if appropriate.
All other tasks requested by the Activity Manager which are deemed necessary for the business.
Being proactive between sessions, helping to ensure that Parkwood Dolygaer has a culture of team-work and team support.
Be actively involved in creating a centre culture that attracts the best people in the industry to want to join us.
Ensuring clocking in and out procedures are followed daily.
Encouraging and supporting the progression of all junior staff.
Ensuring Continuing Professional Development by keeping abreast of industry best practice.
Ensuring all qualifications are current and relevant, including, where necessary payment of membership fees.

The Person

Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant:

Will be able to gain acceptance and respect from clients and the teams involved
Have a clear identification with the requirements of all customers
Will be able to demonstrate excellent planning and time management ability
Will be able to build strong relationships with customers, clients and employees.
Will be able to maintain and be committed to good employee culture and deliver quality activities as required.
Will be able to meet the demands of the role.
Will be able to proactively demonstrate commitment to a health and safety culture.
Ability to drive - Ideally with D1 - due to the nature of the role

The nature of the post is such that the post holder is required to work irregular and unsocial hours including evenings, weekends and bank, public and other nominated holidays. Work patterns will require reasonable flexibility in accordance with the needs of the Centre.

What can Parkwood Leisure offer you?

Competitive salary
Generous annual leave
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending
Cycle to Work scheme
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development

How to Apply

If you're interested in this position then apply now

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity. If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21days then please assume you application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For more information visit https://dolygaeroutdoor.co.uk/