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Seasonal Activity Instructor

YMCA
Southampton
5 months ago
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Fixed Term Contract – 7th April 2025 to 31st October 2025

Benefits to you:

  • Employer pension contribution
  • Health Cash plan
  • 25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days per annum)
  • Employee Assistance Program with Health Assured
  • 50% discount on nursery fees
  • Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
  • Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Opportunities to gain the following if you don’t already hold: Paddle Sport Instructor, Archery GB & ERCA High Ropes Instructor

Job Purpose:

Based at YMCA Fairthorne Manor you will be a key member of the programme team and play a key role in the delivery of outdoor programmes.  You will be responsible for leading on a variety of outdoor activities on site, these activities include; Abseiling, Aerial runway, Archery, Axe throwing, Climbing, Crate Challenge, Jacobs Ladder, Vertical Assault, Kayaking, Canoeing, Challenge and Woodland activities and any new activities added to the programme of delivery.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • To provide a high standard of activity leadership and customer care across a range of different outdoor activities for people from 2 years old to adult, with differing abilities, including those with special needs.
  • To fulfil the ‘Hosting’ role, linking with groups on their arrival, ensuring everything is properly prepared and then ensuring their welfare for the duration of their visit.  This involves staying at Fairthorne Manor outside normal working hours and this responsibility is allocated on a rota system.
  • To assist with the maintenance, safety and development of activities within the department, including its equipment.
  • To assist and complete equipment checks and support the process of robust records of these tasks
  • To deliver evening entertainment activities and support duties in the dining room ensuring smooth delivery of the programme
  • To act in the interests of your own safety & the safety of others at all times.
  • To perform the role of duty manager on a rota basis.
  • To follow YMCA Fairthorne Group’s Safeguarding, Child Protection and Safer Working practice policies at all times. Taking any concerns regarding a health or/and wellbeing to your line manager or senior management.

Person Specification & Key Competencies

Personal attributes

  • An outgoing and friendly personality
  • Outstanding ability to communicate well and engage a wide range of people, including children, staff and group leaders
  • An outstanding ability and willingness to relate positively to customers (many of whom are children) and staff
  • An ability to deal with issues effectively and calmly as they arise
  • An ability to use own initiative

Qualifications/Experience

Essential:

  • At least 1 year experience working in outdoor education or similar environment.
  • Minimum 8-hour First Aid Certificate

Desirable:

  • ERCA High Ropes Instructor
  • Climbing Wall Award inc. Abseil module
  • BC Paddlesport Instructor
  • Archery GB Instructor
  • 16-hour Outdoor First Aid Certificate

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continue to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.



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