Instructor - Belfast & N. Ireland

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Institute for Outdoor Learning Full time

Instructor at Belfast Activity Centre & N.Ireland locations

Due to continued expansion, BAC requires experienced instructors with two or more NGB's, D1 Driving status, and experience in the Outdoor learning sector. Youth work qualifications would be an advantage.

Reports To: Assigned Supervisor
Responsible To: Operations Manager

Hours: 36.25hrs over an average 10 (x 4hr) session week (The post holder will be required to work evenings and weekends)

Primary Location: Belfast Activity Centre, Barnett's Demesne, Belfast

Alternative Locations: Ardaluin House, Bryansford Road, Newcastle / BAC Mobile Adventure Learning venues across Northern Ireland

Pay Scale: Under review depending on qualifications and experience

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

The post-holder will be working as part of a dynamic team of staff who, under the direction of the operations manager, will be responsible for the delivery of short and longer-term personal and social development programmes alongside adventure learning activity sessions, special events, and fundraising events.

The postholder will have a major focus on safety, quality, and attention to detail to ensure that all programmes deliver measurable outcomes set against agreed key performance indicators (KPI's). They will be required to demonstrate problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with a wide spectrum of people while prioritizing and balancing a complex workload.

The post holder will have a good knowledge of the outdoor activities sector to deliver best practices for BAC programmes through outdoor adventure learning activities. The post holder will be expected to operate within and comply with the Centre's Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's), ensuring that all Health and Safety standards are met within delivery programmes and activities to meet the aims and objectives of the Centre and maintain the Centre's Adventure Mark Gold Standard quality assurance and safety accreditation.

Belfast Activity Centre staff are expected to provide a Safe, Fun, and Educational environment to achieve our vision for "Changing Lives, Building Futures".

DUTIES

  1. To maintain your personal continuing professional development (CPD) to meet BAC's strategic plan and operational delivery needs and priorities.
  2. To play an active part within the Operations Team ensuring that effective and positive communication is maintained at all levels within the organisation to support a focused, motivated and coordinated "one team" approach.
  3. To positively promote and deliver the Charity's Vision, Mission and Values.
  4. Programmes and Activities:
    1. To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of self and others undertaking activities through the Centre.
    2. To deliver and administer a range of short and long-term personal and social development programmes and adventure learning activities.
    3. To ensure the appropriate planning and resourcing for all assigned programmes and activities delivered within the Centre.
    4. To ensure that funding targets, budgets, and programme objectives are met for all assigned programmes and activities delivered within the Centre.
    5. To support BAC's Instructor Development Programme, Part-Time Instructors, and Volunteers by assisting in their development and training.
    6. To act as a Leader/supervisor for expeditions, residentials, and activities.
    7. To assist with the general running and maintenance of the Centre as required.
    8. To assist on funding generating activities and events.

Human Relations (HR)

  1. To provide regular feedback through your assigned supervisor and complete an annual appraisal.
  2. To attend and positively participate in and contribute to scheduled BAC staff meetings and staff training.
  3. To work with the lead training instructor(s) to identify and maintain your continuing professional development and training.
  4. To be an active member of the Operations Team within the Centre Administration.
  5. To operate and comply with the administrative and booking systems and processes to ensure the smooth delivery of programmes and activities within the Centre.
  6. To ensure that monitoring and evaluation procedures and processes are followed and that management and funder reporting information is captured and presented as required and on time.
  7. Other duties associated with the post at the direction of the BAC board.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  1. The post holder will be expected to hold a minimum of two recognised National Governing Body Awards or Qualifications that are deemed to be appropriate to the operational or developmental needs of the Centre and/or the individual projects/programmes. The Post Holder must be prepared to undertake approved additional training if required.
  2. Experience of working with a broad range of people including young people from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds or communities, young people with a recognised physical or mental disability, individuals and/or groups from ethnic or minority communities.
  3. Have developed good leadership, training, communication, time management, and presentation skills with the ability to be a strong group leader, but also demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative.
  4. Hold a current clean driving license with a licensed entitlement to drive a minibus and an entitlement to tow a trailer.
  5. Have a recognised third-level qualification in youth work, disability or special needs, education, a sports-related discipline, or a health-related specialism.
  6. Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a range of age and profile groups including young families, children, youth, young adults, and older persons.
  7. Have a knowledge and understanding of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award/Presidents Award and experience of planning and leading the expedition section of the Award at either Bronze, Silver, or Gold level.
  8. Have basic computer skills and the ability to self-generate typed reports.
  9. Hold a valid First Aid certificate.

NB: The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not meant to be definitive or restrictive and may be modified to meet changing needs.

It will be the responsibility of the post holder to maintain a continuing personal awareness of current issues and good practices within the outdoor activities sector, identify appropriate training requirements for their continuing professional development, and ensure that professional and national governing body accreditations and memberships to practice in the areas of their responsibility are maintained.

Benefits package

  1. Eligible for BAC financial support towards training costs pre-agreed in the post holder's annual training needs analysis.
  2. Eligible to join BAC's healthcare plan.
  3. Eligible for BAC discretionary staff discounts with associated suppliers.
  4. Eligible for BAC discretionary PPE and personal outdoor equipment allowance.
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