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Lead Instructor

The Scouts Association

Lead Instructor

£25685

The Scouts Association, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1bb0f7a3b260477ca14c95e3c20edf94

Full Job Description

  • Coaching, mentoring and pastoral supervision of the instructing team

  • Maintaining accurate records of staff training, assessment and competency, equipment and activity facilities, operating procedures and risk assessments

  • Assisting with the creation of group programmes and staff timetables

  • Ensuring relevant checks, processes and paperwork are maintained to meet external and internal accreditation standards - including management of equipment and PPE

  • Delivering adventurous activity, and training to internal and external clients

  • Monitoring the safety and quality of activity sessions

  • Working as a Duty Manager being the first point of contact for the daily operation of the centre on a rota basis; including managing the site team and any service crews, providing an 'on call' service during out of hours times for guests on centre, and support with first aid and safeguarding

  • Assisting other staff, including taking bookings, checking in/out groups and liaising with guests

  • As a youth focused organisation, applicants agree to comply at all times with the safeguarding rules including vetting and Basic/Enhanced DBS checks

    We're looking for someone to join our team who is just as passionate as we are about getting young people outdoors to have an adventure as we are. You will have great leadership potential, be organised and able to organise others, and have plenty of instructing experience with a range of groups and activities. You'll want to learn and be prepared to put in the work to and effort needed to develop as a practitioner and a manager., Competent IT skills especially in office applications

  • The ability to supervise staff including appropriate delegation, encouraging personal development and managing performance

  • Experience working with High Ropes and Target Sports sessions and equipment

  • Experience working in an outdoor education or activity centre - working with a wide range of groups and activities

  • Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting others

  • Understanding of The Scout and how we work

    Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

  • Be proud to say you're part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)

  • Plenty of opportunity for learning and development

  • 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years

  • Four extra days to look after your family when they need you

  • Three extra days over Christmas


    • We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer
  • Up to four personal days paid leave a year

  • Maternity/Paternity Leave

  • Flexible working hours

  • Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits

  • Study and volunteer leave