Sessional Outdoor Activities Instructor

We are looking for outgoing, passionate people who really enjoy working with children, young people and families to provide them with memorable and joyous outdoor educational and adventure experiences. A high level of demand for activities has created a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic, motivated and creative individuals to join our team of instructors at Hudnall Park Outdoor Education Centre. Our instructors provide safe, high quality, engaging outdoor education and adventure activities, while ensuring that children and young people enjoy their time at Hudnall Park and leave with enduring memories. Successful applicants will spend most of their time delivering outdoor, outcome-based sessions to children, young people and families and will also be expected to assist in maintaining equipment and developing resources with other staff to support the delivery of the activities on offer. Working hours are typically between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday, and as we expand our services, some evenings and weekends will be required.

Essential:

• Understanding of how outdoor education can be used to develop children's and young people's personal and social skills and believe in the value of outdoor learning
• Current/recent experience in this type of role,
• Current/recent experience having worked children and young people.
• Full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle
• Good team player
• Great communication skills
• Friendly, welcoming and positive attitude
• An understanding of health & safety and risk
• Able to plan, develop and lead activities
• Able to adapt activities/delivery according to individual and group needs
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Able to work on own initiative
• Experience of working with children and young people
• Skills and/or experience in any of the activities offered by the centre will be an advantage:
• Curriculum linked outdoor education
• Forest school
• Practical conservation skills
• Archery
• Bushcraft
• Climbing and traverse wall
• Low ropes
• Mountain-biking
• Problem-solving and team-building activities
• Orienteering or navigation
Desirable:
• Experience in teaching or leading natural history and environmental activities.
• Holds at least one of the following qualifications:
• Archery (GNAS/Archery GB)
• ERCA Low ropes
• Mountain-biking (MIAS/MBLA L1)
• Forest School Leader (L3)
• Woodland Activity Leader (L2)
• Bushcraft Instructor (L2)
• Navigation (Lowland/Countryside Leader or BEL)
• First Aid (all candidates are required to have this, or must be willing to train towards it)
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role. The role is varied and interesting, with scope to use your imagination/creativity and input your ideas., We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

Situated in over 85 acres of grassland and woodland on the edge of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hudnall Park provides residential and day visits to organised groups and families. Part of Hertfordshire's Services for Young People, the Centre is highly regarded for its standards of excellence and professionalism in delivering high quality outdoor learning experiences. Hudnall Park is an inclusive provider, catering for a range of ages and abilities. We are developing an ambitious strategy to increase activity at Hudnall Park with the intention of utilising the site all year round. This role is important to the success of that development. The centre comprises of several staff including those managing the site itself and various projects alongside several instructors. The post holder will engage with other staff from the county council, children, young people and families daily, Hertfordshire County Council provides many opportunities for learning and continuing professional development.