Activity Instructor
at the
Peter Ashley Activity Centres Trust
Fort Purbrook
To start as soon as possible
We’re on the lookout for an inspirational and dedicated person to join our small team of Activity Instructors. This is a fixed term role on a minimum hour contract of varying shifts including essential evenings and weekend work. The successful candidate will support the day to day running of the centre as well as teaching a variety of sessions.
Why should you work at Fort Purbrook
- Full Training and induction on start.
- Help with NGBs and development courses.
- Personalized on-going mentoring with a senior member of the Team.
- Gain the benefits of working with a small team of like-minded people.
- Opportunities to progress, we develop Instructors in to further roles or specialist instructor roles.
- Multiple sports clubs available to staff and staff gym, with discounted personal training.
- Charity run organisation where you are not just a number but a valued member of the team.
- Easy travel to Portsmouth and the Southdowns Way.
- Vibrant location with local facilities and social opportunities all within easy reach.
- PAAC will provide you with a uniform suitable for wet and dry weather for free.
Quick Info
- This is a fixed term role on a minimum 15 hours a week contract including varying shifts with evenings and weekend work being an essential part.
- Generous holidays on pro rata plus bank holidays and birthday.
- Competitive Rate, plus enhancements for further activity qualifications.
Requirements
Essential requirements
At least one of the following qualifications
- Appropriate First Aid qualification (min 6hr EFAW). (Can be trained here)
- Have high personal standards of work and a strong work ethic.
- To be proactive in using initiative.
- Previous instructional, teaching, coaching experience.
- Successful applicants at interview will need to complete an enhanced DBS check (completed in house).
- A sense of fun.
Desirable Requirements
- D1 Mini bus license
- YPST Qualification
- Archery GB Instructors Award
- Climbing Qualification
Personal Qualities
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn and develop
- Good People Skills
- Well Organised
Essential Job Functions
- Set high standards of activity delivery.
- Undertake site duties.
- To communicate with staff and clients effectively.
- To work at least one weekend day and at least one evening shift a week.
Non-essential Job Functions
- Facilitation of cover when needed
- Evening, weekend, early and late working hours maybe required.
- Any other duties as requested by line manager and management team.
Future prospects
Job Information
Successful candidates will support the Centre in their day to day roles by ensuring the clients with a safe, fun, educational and high-quality experience.
Instructors are trained, observed and supervised in the delivery of our equestrian activities. They are treated as individuals and unique styles of delivery are appreciated and encouraged.
We want you to experience variety and satisfaction in your role, but at the same time we also want you to create lasting memories with our clients by working with them on repeat visits and build relationships to help create that familiar and memorable experience.
Instructors also help with all yard duties and schooling all horses.
The working week excludes Bank Holidays and holiday cannot be taken during June, July and August without prior agreement with the Centre Manager.
We run a probationary period of 6 – 8 weeks from start dates; contracts are issued during this time based on satisfactory performance..
Safety standards
As an organisation, it is important that we maintain high staff and safety standards. Upon joining us, all employees receive an employee handbook that details the do’s and don’ts of life at PAAC as well as our HR systems and procedures. All staff will also receive a formal contract to sign and performance appraisals and session observations are held throughout the year.
Important points
This is not a residential job, so transport to and from the centre is required.
This is for part time roles, however hours can increase and exceed full time hours during busy summer period.
