Adventure Sport Instructor post in the Sport & Public Services team at Askham Bryan College, a specialist land-based college, across nine one-week residential blocks totalling 37 hours. The role centres on practical outdoor instruction, residentials, expeditions and fieldwork for learners on further and higher education adventure sport courses. It stands out for its mix of on- and off-campus delivery and the chance to help shape a new Foundation Degree in Adventure Sport, with prior teaching experience not essential. Outdoor leadership qualifications and an enhanced DBS check are required.
What the job involves
- Deliver practical outdoor learning, residential experiences and off-site activities
- Support planning, preparation and delivery of adventure sport activities on and off campus
- Lead residential weeks and outdoor expeditions across the academic year
- Deliver practical activities and fieldwork for further and higher education learners
- Support high-quality teaching, learning and practical outdoor instruction across adventure sport programmes
- Develop learners' technical, leadership and employability skills
- Help shape the future development of further education provision and the Foundation Degree in Adventure Sport
What’s required
Qualifications
- Outdoor leadership qualifications
Experience
- Relevant adventure sport industry experience
Skills & knowledge
- Strong commitment to learner development, safety and wellbeing
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Declaration of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones
- Online searches as part of pre-recruitment checks
Other
- Willingness to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
- Readiness to learn
What’s offered
- Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shut down
- Flexible working options (role dependent)
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Internal and external CPD opportunities
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
