Instructor, Nethy Bridge in Inverness

Full time, permanent contract, live-in (where required)

Start Date: Immediate

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors. The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.

Key Roles

• To be a team member, participating in the general running of the Centre, specifically instructing in the Outdoor Education programme to promote the Christian faith in line with goals and vision of the Trust.
• To participate as directed with instruction in outdoor activities.
• To ensure that proper safety precautions are operating within the group under instruction.
• To assist with the maintenance of the outdoor education equipment.
• To be responsible for particular areas of activity, equipment or storage as allocated from time-to-time.
• To take part in training as required, ensuring that the appropriate standards are upheld.
• To ensure that evidence of current experience and competence in outdoor activities is recorded in an up to date logbook.
• To ensure professional and skills development is maintained and developed through further logged practical experience, attending courses, reading and reflection all in one’s own time.
• To ensure that a continuity of the Centre’s spiritual programme is maintained while a group is taking part in activity programmes.
• To help with the supervision of the Centre and its guests: assisting with spiritual, social and recreational programmes as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MTUK Rock Climbing Instructor
• BCAB Paddlesport Leader
• MTUK Hill and Moorland Leader
• BC Trail Leader (Level 2)
• Snowsports Scotland L1/BASI L1

You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected. 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. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure. Full Driving License including D1.

What we can offer you

• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Monthly salary
• Accommodation in a shared house and full board provided (if required)
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

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. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure. We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK.

If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

Interested? Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Stu Newland, Centre Director, on 01479 821 279 during office hours or email recruitment@abernethy.org.uk. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.