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Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Work Assistant
| Posting date: | 21 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,861 to £30,077 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2024 |
| Location: | RG40 3DA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Oakwood Youth Challenge |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Outdoor Instructor and Youth Work Assistant |
Summary
Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Work Assistant
Oakwood Youth Challenge, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3DA
Reporting to: Outdoor Activities Manager
Salary: £11.44 - £14.42 per hour - £23,861 - £30,077 (pro-rata) depending on qualifications and experience
Working Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) & casual worker positions available
Working pattern: Most work will fall within a standard working week with some evening, weekend and bank holiday sessions, according to the operational needs of the Centre. Youth Work Assistant working hours will include 1 youth club per week (a weekday evening) during term time.
Good to know: It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith since this role plays a key part in fulfilling Oakwood’s charitable aims.
Please note: We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.
About Oakwood
Oakwood Youth Challenge is a Christian outdoor pursuits centre registered as a charity that aims to provide physical, social and spiritual challenges to those who visit us. Our primary focus is local youth aged between 8-18 and we have strong links with local schools, church youth groups and district councils.
We offer a broad range of activities including a High Ropes course, Mountain Biking, Archery, Mountain Boarding, Climbing, Low Ropes, Team Building and more high elements such as the Flying Kiwi and Leap of Faith.
We offer residential experiences ranging from 1-night to 4-night stays, as well as short activity sessions to a wide variety of returning customers.
The Role
We are excited to be offering opportunities for motivated, enthusiastic and driven individuals to take on the Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Work Assistant role at Oakwood Youth Challenge.
As a member of the Instructor team, you will be leading and delivering a range of high quality outdoor activity sessions to school children, youth groups and adults that visit our centre each year. In addition to this, you will also be part of a team of staff and volunteers who run a weekly, term time, evangelistic Youth Club at Oakwood, alongside the Youth Worker.
Experience and relevant qualifications, such as MTUK Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI), GB Archery Leader, relevant and valid First Aid with CPR are desirable but not essential.
We will provide full training in each of our on-site activities prior to you being in charge of activities and participant groups.
Candidates should enjoy working in a young person-centred setting and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for adventure activities outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a committed Christian, as this role plays a key part in fulfilling Oakwood’s charitable aims.
Oakwood Youth Challenge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants are subject to thorough screening, which include references (one referee should be a church leader or someone in pastoral leadership at the church you currently attend) and successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply
For more information/a full Job Description, please contact jobs@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter to jobs@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com with the reference “Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Work Assistant position”
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled and any interested applicants are welcome to come to Oakwood for a tour once CV's have been received.
If you would like to find out more about Oakwood, please visit www.oakwoodyouth.co.uk
Oakwood Youth Challenge, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3DA
Reporting to: Outdoor Activities Manager
Salary: £11.44 - £14.42 per hour - £23,861 - £30,077 (pro-rata) depending on qualifications and experience
Working Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) & casual worker positions available
Working pattern: Most work will fall within a standard working week with some evening, weekend and bank holiday sessions, according to the operational needs of the Centre. Youth Work Assistant working hours will include 1 youth club per week (a weekday evening) during term time.
Good to know: It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith since this role plays a key part in fulfilling Oakwood’s charitable aims.
Please note: We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.
About Oakwood
Oakwood Youth Challenge is a Christian outdoor pursuits centre registered as a charity that aims to provide physical, social and spiritual challenges to those who visit us. Our primary focus is local youth aged between 8-18 and we have strong links with local schools, church youth groups and district councils.
We offer a broad range of activities including a High Ropes course, Mountain Biking, Archery, Mountain Boarding, Climbing, Low Ropes, Team Building and more high elements such as the Flying Kiwi and Leap of Faith.
We offer residential experiences ranging from 1-night to 4-night stays, as well as short activity sessions to a wide variety of returning customers.
The Role
We are excited to be offering opportunities for motivated, enthusiastic and driven individuals to take on the Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Work Assistant role at Oakwood Youth Challenge.
As a member of the Instructor team, you will be leading and delivering a range of high quality outdoor activity sessions to school children, youth groups and adults that visit our centre each year. In addition to this, you will also be part of a team of staff and volunteers who run a weekly, term time, evangelistic Youth Club at Oakwood, alongside the Youth Worker.
Experience and relevant qualifications, such as MTUK Climbing Wall Instructor (CWI), GB Archery Leader, relevant and valid First Aid with CPR are desirable but not essential.
We will provide full training in each of our on-site activities prior to you being in charge of activities and participant groups.
Candidates should enjoy working in a young person-centred setting and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for adventure activities outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a committed Christian, as this role plays a key part in fulfilling Oakwood’s charitable aims.
Oakwood Youth Challenge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants are subject to thorough screening, which include references (one referee should be a church leader or someone in pastoral leadership at the church you currently attend) and successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply
For more information/a full Job Description, please contact jobs@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter to jobs@oakwoodclimbingcentre.com with the reference “Outdoor Activities Instructor and Youth Work Assistant position”
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled and any interested applicants are welcome to come to Oakwood for a tour once CV's have been received.
If you would like to find out more about Oakwood, please visit www.oakwoodyouth.co.uk