Job Description

Salary

34,314 - 37,035 (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Countryside/Conservation, Leisure

Date posted

17/04/2025

Job reference

REQ19975



Directorate: Regeneration and Environment



Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week.



Location: Rother Valley Country Park.



Are you passionate about outdoor education and water sports?



Do you have the skills to lead and inspire a team?



We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Outdoor Education and Development Manager to join and grow the dynamic team in the beautiful Rother Valley Country Park.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement outdoor education programs with a focus on water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Lead and manage a team of instructors, ensuring high standards of safety and quality in all activities. Collaborate with local schools, community groups, and organizations to promote outdoor education and water sports. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to meet the needs of participants. Manage budgets, resources, and equipment for outdoor activities. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and best practices. Maintain the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority (AALA) accreditation. Maintain the Royal Yachting Association RYA centre recognition

Qualifications:

Senior Sailing Instructor, Outdoor Education, Recreation Management, or a related field. Relevant experience in outdoor education and water sports. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certification in water sports instruction (e.g., BCU, RYA). First Aid certification.




Rother Valley Country Park Water Sports Centre is a vibrant hub for water sports enthusiasts located in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The centre is situated around three large lakes, offering a variety of water-based activities and recreational opportunities. The main lake is the focal point for water sports, including sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, pedal boating.



You will be required to work regular anti-social hours involving evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required as part of the normal working week.



Experience of customer driven employment is essential to this post.



For further information about the role, please contact Ian Dixon, Park Manager, email - Ian.dixon@rotherham.gov.uk


This post involves working with children/adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).