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Title: Survival Instructor/ Survival Leader

Contract: Seasonal work available during Summer holidays.

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

Pay: £106.47 - £149.48 (Inclusive of Holiday Pay

Locations:

• St Gabriels School, RG20 9BD

Summary of Position:

The role of Survival Instructors/Leaders is to deliver outstanding, structured outdoor education activities and workshops to groups of children, aged 7 to 14 years, on our Ultimate Survival Courses. You will guide groups of children through week-long courses, with emphasis on fun, excitement, teamwork, and skill development. You will have a pastoral role, being the group leader and key contact for children on Camp, taking a lead in ensuring their welfare and providing high quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare and deliver activities for children aged 7-14, focusing on participation, development, safety and enjoyment.

· Ensure all policies and procedures on Camp are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including all health and safety, and safeguarding procedures.

· Help to set up the Ultimate Survival Camp by attending a Camp Induction Day and pack down the site at the end of the season.

· Take a pastoral role as a group leader, supporting and caring for children throughout the week, continuously promoting their welfare.

· Show the required energy, enthusiasm and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Survival Camps and behaving as a suitable role model for children.

Essential Requirements:

· Enthusiastic, energetic individual, passionate about working with, and developing children through adventurous activities.

· Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

· Good experience within outdoor education (bushcraft specific) and experience working with children.

· Excellent communication skills and verbal reasoning.

· Flexible, team player, with a dynamic approach to problem solving.

Desirable Requirements:

· Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

· Ideally qualified or studying towards NGB qualification in adventurous activities, such as archery, canoeing, 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.

Benefits:

• Felxible Working
• Paid Training and CPD opportunitites
• Referral Scheme

Keywords: Bushcraft, Outdoor education

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: £106.47-£149.48 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025