vacancy details

Environmental Senior Instructo

Company:
UK Youth - Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre

Location:
New Forest, Hampshire

Benefits:
£15k pa + 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays+ accomdation if required

Start:
August onwards

Duration:
Permanent

Description

UK Youth is currently seeking a full time Environmental Senior Instructor to manage and run its environmental department at its outdoor activity centre Avon Tyrrell, in the heart of the New Forest.  Working in an enjoyable, busy atmosphere, you will be required to lead, instruct and develop on a wide range of environmental and some adventurous outdoor activity sessions. You will be responsible for our Forest Schools programs (depending on experience but training is available), and work with a diverse range of groups, including schools, youth groups, adults and individuals with additional support needs. 

The environmental department offers a variety of curriculum linked programs such as Animal Tracking, Shelter Building, Discovery & Night Walks, Bushcraft, Art in the Environment and Pond Dipping.

Requirements

The successful candidate must possess a significant amount of experience in the provision of environmental education as well as having an interest in delivering adventurous activities.  We strongly believe in continuous personal development and all activity staff receive a comprehensive training package, using internal and external trainers, NGB’s and soft skills training.  On-site accommodation is available if required.

For an informal talk about the post, contact Tony Baker on 01425 672347
 
For application pack, please download at: http://www.ukyouth.org/whoweare/workwithus
 
Closing date: 5pm 4th August 2010
 
Interviews: 10th and 11th August 2010 at Avon Tyrrell
 
UK Youth is striving to be an equal opportunities employer
 
Registered charity no. 1110590, Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5402004.
Registered Office: Avon Tyrrell, Bransgore, Hampshire BH23 8EE