INSTRUCTOR AND SENIOR INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

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1 INSTRUCTOR AND SENIOR INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION Salary: 18,696-27,439 plus benefits package Starting salary is dependent n qualificatins & experience 43 Hurs per week, average Grup Instructrs at The Outward Bund Trust The Outward Bund Trust is an educatinal charity prviding jurney based adventures with utdr learning fr yung peple frm six centres acrss the UK. Instructrs are the key t ur success; using stimulating wilderness envirnments and their expert guidance and instructin, they inspire hundreds f yung peple, and develp their attributes, values and mindsets that will equip them with valuable life skills. Our utdr instructrs embdy ur values. Thrugh sensitive and supprtive leadership, they set the standards and expectatins fr each curse. They are cmmitted t their wn nging develpment, as well as that f curse participants. Instructrs are the mst significant single factr that will influence the successful delivery f high quality learning and adventure n ur prgrammes in a safe and supprtive manner. They shuld have high prfessinal standards and maintain the gd reputatin f The Outward Bund Trust always. All Instructrs reprt t a Learning and Adventure Manager. Jb Descriptin Safety & Risk Management Respnsibilities Accept and understand that as part f the rle in relatin t safety, take direct and persnal respnsibility fr the safety f participants, clients and visiting staff including checking that the safety equipment is prperly fitted and secure. Wrk within the limit f their internal authrisatin and NGB qualificatins t lead specific activities. Fllw all The Trust s safety prcedures and plicies and keep up t date with changes as they ccur. Reprt any issues relating t safety and risk management Ensure the physical, emtinal safety and security f every member f their grup, accmpanying staff, clleagues and visitrs fr the duratin f their residential. Lk after and maintain any f The Trust s equipment and resurces. Reprt any defects t an apprpriate persn. 1

2 Curse Delivery Respnsibilities Deliver t the highest standard t create maximum impact/learning, a wide variety f persnal develpment curses t a diverse range f clients, whilst ensuring a high level f custmer satisfactin is achieved. Thrughut curse delivery link all areas f Learning, Safety, and Rapprt, whilst ensuring specific curse bjectives and cntext are met, tgether with transferring f learning back t a yung persn s envirnment. Transfer f learning and linking back/frward t the curse r sessin aims is a cre part f delivery. This prcess will be present right frm the start f each curse and is central t the Outward Bund Trust s use f the experiential learning mdel. Act as technical supprt fr ther instructrs in activities such as climbing and caneing which require additinal instructinal staff. Apply the guidance frm the fllwing dcuments in their curse delivery and pastral care; The Outward Bund Trust What It Means t Be Outward Bund' The Outward Bund Trust Handbk f Child Prtectin and Scial Behaviur The Outward Bund Trust Safety Rules and Risk Management Systems The Outward Bund Trust Safety Wrking Prcedures & Plicies The Outward Bund Trust General Safety Infrmatin Flexibility t ccasinally wrk ut f alternative centre bases as required. Additinal Respnsibilities Attend staff training as apprpriate and cntinue t develp persnal skills and qualificatin base Supprt and develp Trust wide initiatives as apprpriate. Persn Specificatin Essential: Be enthusiastic, energetic and inspiring Have a passin t develp thers and the ability t relate t and empathise with all types f peple Experience wrking in an utdr educatin setting with yung peple Experience f wrking in a residential centre Skilled at facilitating grups and individual s persnal develpment using utdr educatin Experience f wrking with yung peple frm diverse backgrunds Ability t wrk unsupervised, be accuntable and respnsible fr the safety f a grup f yung peple 2

3 Exemplify n an nging basis the 6 areas f The Ways f Wrking Tgether at The Trust Persnal experience f utdr adventure and instigating wn persnal develpment Experience f wrking with guidance frm mre experienced staff as part f a team. Candidates shuld have passed as a minimum, an assessment in tw f the first three NGB qualificatins listed belw and cmpleted training in at least ne ther frm the list belw and have apprpriate experience: Summer Muntain Leader Award Single Pitch Award r Rck Climbing Instructr BCU UKCC Level 1 Cach plus 3* (cane r kayak), r BCU Level 2 cach (cane r kayak) RYA Dinghy Instructr r Castal Skipper Award A driving licence (preferably including D1 entitlement) and valid First Aid Certificate are mandatry requirements Yu must be able t demnstrate a practical ability t safely deliver persnal develpment curses t yung peple. SENIOR INSTRUCTOR Senir Instructrs at The Outward Bund Trust The Senir Instructr jb rle is an extensin f the Instructrs jb descriptin and includes the duties detailed abve. Senir Instructrs are exemplars in curse delivery and have gained a wide experience in the utdr industry and/r acrss the range f Outward Bund Trust curses. They are the rle mdels within the centre that ther staff lk up t, ensuring high standards are met in every aspect f their wrk. They have a deep understanding f OBT and can cmmunicate this with peers and clients alike. As Senir Instructrs prgress within their career they expand their sphere f influence and respnsibilities. Our Senir Instructrs exemplify r Ways f Wrking Acrss the Trust and can be relied upn t drive a culture f high challenge high supprt, clearly leading by example. Senir Instructrs reprt t Learning and Adventure Managers. Jb Descriptin The respnsibilities belw are in additin t thse f an Instructr, as stated abve. Safety & Risk Management Respnsibilities Have a brad understanding f all The Trust s safety prcedures and plicies and keep up t date with changes as they ccur. Reprt any issues relating t safety and risk management and are prepared t challenge pr practice if they see it. Wrk within the limit f their authrisatin t lead specific activities, understand the passing ut system and rle mdel this t ther staff. 3

4 Be practive in their wn develpment and in ding s can advise their peers n best practice as this develps within the industry, in line with the Trusts safety and risk management systems. Curse Delivery Respnsibilities Supprt the Centre Management Team t bring t life the current Trust wide strategic plan As they develp Senir Instructrs will be able t translate OBT s cre safety dcuments int tactics fr staff Respnsible fr Curse Directing high quality Outward Bund curses, hwever, it is nt a requirement that all Senir Instructrs curse direct. Curse directing requires an ability t lead instructinal staff by creating visin and inspiring the directin f ur prgrammes relative t the cntext f the yung peple attending. Curse directing is very much a leadership rle, linking the learning requirements f the prgramme thrugh meaningful relatinships. Wrking in partnership with teachers, mentrs and instructrs. Staff Develpment and Leadership Senir Instructrs are eligible t apply fr the varius C0-rdinatr rles as they becme available within each centre Wrk in additinal rles t help supprt, train and pass ut instructrs. This may include supprting their line manager and deputising where required Depending n specific centre needs and individual expertise Senir Instructrs may be given specific respnsibilities that include: Staff training n internal OBT Learning curses Technical expert fr an activity, learning r client area Specific client respnsibilities with links t the sales team Develpment f learning elements and resurces. Persn Specificatin Prgress frm an Instructr t a Senir Instructr scale is dependent upn the achievement f bth frmal qualificatins and defined indicatrs f cmpetence. As instructrs mve up thrugh the scales The Trust recgnises and rewards prir qualificatins in bth teaching and facilitatin and utdr skills. Instructrs are expected t maintain r increase their qualificatins, cmpetence, levels f respnsibility and psitive influence as they prgress up the scales. This will be reviewed as part f instructr appraisal. 4

5 Essential: The required essential skills and experience are as per the Instructr rle, but at a deeper and wider level. Senir Instructrs will have cnsiderable experience f all aspects f delivering utdr educatin curses fr yung peple. Salary and Benefits Salary: 18,696-27,439 Yur starting pint n the scale is dependent n yur current qualificatins & experience (ie. yu may start part way up the scale). Prgress up the scale is dependent upn the achievement f bth frmal qualificatins and defined indicatrs f cmpetence. Benefits: Annual Leave f 24 days, plus bank hlidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day per year t a maximum f 30 days, plus bank hlidays. Life Assurance: 3 x salary, cvered frm start date; includes Emplyee Assistance Helpline. Lng-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 mnths absence fr up t 5 years, cvered frm start date Persnal Accident Insurance while at wrk r cmmuting Chice f private healthcare (currently BUPA) r cash plan: n applicatin after cmpletin f prbatin; taxable benefit Pensin Scheme (currently Standard Life): Aut-enrlment f all staff after 3 mnths service 8 weeks sick pay at full salary in any 12 mnths Berghaus unifrm items prvided. Als pprtunity t purchase Berghaus prducts at discunt Staff bursaries: discunted curse fees fr family members Childcare vucher scheme Plus Persnal Adventures The Trust has a psitive attitude t extended/unpaid leave (frward planning is required) Transfers frm ne centre t anther: nce yu have wrked fr 1 year at a centre yu are able t submit a request fr a transfer Prbatin Perid There is a 3-mnth prbatinary perid frm the emplyee s start date. Outward Bund s Cre Values A belief that we all have undiscvered ptential. We aim t create mments when everyne can see and believe in themselves as never befre and t translate such mments int lessns fr everyday life A belief in the pwer and magic f learning thrugh adventure in the wild - as a means f bringing ut the best in peple. A deep appreciatin f the balance between risk, reward and respnsibility. We want peple t have intense experiences with real cnsequences and pwerful, psitive and memrable utcmes A spirit f respect and cmpassin. We aim t stretch peple bth physically and mentally. In ding s we act with care, cncern and genersity twards peple and the natural envirnment. 5

6 The Way We Wrk Tgether at The Trust The Outward Bund Trust is a charity with ver 300 skilled and talented emplyees wh wrk tgether cllabratively in a variety f situatins. T be effective we need t trust and value each individual t d their best t achieve ur verall aims t develp yung peple. T achieve this staff acrss the rganisatin have develped The Way We Wrk Tgether at The Trust. This, we believe, is the way that we shuld wrk tgether within The Trust. This is the culture that we want all emplyees frm the CEO t the rawest new recruit t play their part in develping: 1. We are prud t wrk fr The Outward Bund Trust. It is ur respnsibility t cme t wrk each day determined t make it even better. 2. We are a small rganisatin with sme very talented and deeply cmmitted staff. Althugh line-management respnsibilities and areas f ultimate respnsibility are clear, we aim t be as nn-hierarchical as pssible. Cnstructive advice, cmment r guidance frm anyne t anyne is mre than welcme. 3. We trust ne anther t d the jbs we have been recruited, trained and develped t d. Each f us taking persnal respnsibility lies at the heart f a great team perfrmance. N-ne shuld need r want t be micr-managed. 4. Everyne can be a leader because everyne is encuraged t use their prcess authrity t influence what is happening within The Trust. Giving and receiving feedback, clarifying purpse and utcmes, actively listening, prviding cnstructive suggestins are all examples f prcess authrity and this can be exercised by any ne f us at any time. 5. We shuld all lk fr ways t praise each ther fr the many things that we d well. In ding s we als earn the right t cnfrnt behaviur r perfrmance which is unacceptable r which saps energy frm the rganisatin. 6. The mre effectively we cmmunicate with each ther, the better things will be. 6