Arethusa Venture Centre - Kent
Trainee Instructor
Salary: £ 3676.40 (per annum)
Accommodation, food and uniform is provided.
42 hours a week (You will receive 25 annual days leave plus 8 bank holidays)
Arethusa Venture Centre is seeking to recruit 8 (male and female) motivated and enthusiastic individuals wanting to start their career in the outdoor industry.
The Arethusa centre is based in Upnor Kent. We are a residential centre that provides a wide range of outdoor experiences for schools/youth groups of all ages and abilities. Our site includes river access, a waters sports centre, a climbing centre and our Beacon Hill campsite.
We are looking for people who are 18+ and are passionate about outdoor adventure sports and working with people of different ages and abilities. No previous experience is needed, as all NGB training will be given over a 15 month contract.
We are very keen and interested to work with anyone who has the following skill set.
• Able to fully commit to a 15 month training program (Jan 2015- March 2016)
• Hard working, pro-active and enthusiastic
• Very good communication skills both verbal and written
• A want and need to learn new skills
• Can work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Can swim / confident in water
In return we are offering
• Food and Live in accommodation
• Uniform
• Trips away
• NGB’s – recognised outdoor instructor qualifications
• A monthly trainee wage
• Experience of working with a qualified and passionate staff team
Interviews will be held on one of the following dates the 12th-13th-14th November 2014.
For further information please contact Karin Boulden HR Manager
karinboulden@shaftesbury.org.uk Direct no: 0208 875 2375
Or visit our website:
http://www.shaftesbury.org.uk/working-with-us
Closing Date: Friday 31st October 2014