Job Description

Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC622415
Salary Range: 24,796 - 25,128 per annum
Work Location: Runways End Outdoor Centre, Aldershot
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until 31 October 2026
Closing Date: 16 November 2025
Interview Date: w/c 1 December 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic, and motivated activity leaders to join the team at Runways End Outdoor Centre.
Runway's End is Hampshire County Councils first carbon neutral site and sits beside the Basingstoke Canal and boasts a wide range of adventure and environmental activities on land and water.
The Role:
We're privileged to work with some amazing people here at Runways End Outdoor Centre. We provide residential and day visits to schools, uniformed groups, children and adults with additional needs and many other groups. As a Activity leader you will deliver adventurous and environmental activities assigned from the management team to groups from 1:12 and up to 1:36 after receiving training and following our pass out processes.
To undertake an initial comprehensive training period and induction to operational procedures, activities and systems. To instruct centre customers and to support the outdoor centre management in day-to-day operations whilst observing health and safety principles and practices.
What you'll do:

• Training and Education - To take part in all training, induction and evaluation/assessment activities required to ultimately meet full operational effectiveness
• Teaching and Instruction - As determined by senior staff following training, induction and evaluation/assessment, to instruct a range of outdoor activities to a range of customers including school children, youth groups and adults following set structures and the supervision frameworks set down in the Instructor Handbook
• Maintenance and Development - To assist in maintaining equipment and resources as determined by senior staff to maintain operational effectiveness
• Risk Management - Required to understand and implement agreed Risk Management policies and procedures as laid down by the centre management within clear Operational Procedures and other Standing Orders to ensure that customers are safe and corporate liabilities are addressed
• Safeguarding - The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all Hampshire County Council child and adult protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies

What we're looking for:
You must have experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Youth group leader
• Uniform group leader/assistant (scouts, guides, cadets)
• Leisure centre assistant
• Sports coach (P.E, football, etc)
• Teaching assistant
• Relevant teaching/coaching experience
• Experience of outdoor activities or sports
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication skills

Why join us?

• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training
• Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay
• Commitment to personal development
• Preparation for future senior-level opportunities

We offer a flexible, motivating, and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our which includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. Rental accommodation can also be provided as part of the role during the contract. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in outdoor education, get in touch!
Additional Information:
Activity Leader
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Dean Basford, Senior Instructor on or 01252 344421.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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