Outdoor Education Chief Instructor

To lead the instruction team in delivering safe, engaging, and educational outdoor activities, while managing equipment, staff development, and quality assurance.,

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the team to maintain high morale and high-quality service.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to staff, ensuring proficiency in NGB standards.
• Perform staff evaluations, appraisals, and ongoing training.
2. Operational Safety and Compliance
• Ensure all outdoor activities meet or exceed Health & Safety guidelines, AALA licensing, and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Manage equipment safety checks, repairs, and maintenance in coordination with Head of Outdoor Education.
• Take responsibility for daily safety on-sites and including emergency management.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
3. Activity Delivery and Programming
• Direct and deliver high-quality, adventurous, and educational activities
• Assist the design and development of innovative, progressive outdoor programmes.
• Provide pastoral care and personal development opportunities for participants.
4. Administration and Logistics
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and safety checks.
• Manage logistics of the daily timetable
  
  Applicants must hold a RYA Senior Instructor Qualification in at least one of the following activities: Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing or Keelboat Sailing
Person Specification & Requirements Essential:
• Qualifications: At least 1 qualification at the level of RYA Senior Instructor in Windsurfing, Dinghy or Keelboat Sailing and an Instructor qualification in another discipline.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of instructing experience in varied outdoor centres.
• Leadership: Proven experience in managing, mentoring, or training staff.
• Safety: Excellent knowledge of AALA regulations and risk management.
• First Aid: 2-day outdoor first aid qualification (minimum).
• Licence: Full UK driving licence, often with D1 minibus entitlement.
• Attitude: Strong leadership skills, calm under pressure, and ability to inspire.
Desirable:
• Additional Senior Instructor Qualification, e.g. RYA Powerboat Instructor, Mountain Leader, Climbing Instructor, UK Paddlesport Coach, MIAS Level 2 Instructor
• A Level 3 qualification which covers Leadership & Management or Education & Training.
• Experience with SEN (Special Educational Needs) groups and understanding of Safeguarding
  
  Releasing Potential is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor education experiences for young people with special educational needs (SEN). We provide adventurous activities to engage children in education.