Job Description

Who we are

Action4Youth is a Buckinghamshire based ambitious, proactive charity focused on driving forward the crucial youth agenda to transform lives for the better. Every child should have the opportunity to be heard, to be safe and to succeed.

We believe change is most impactful when delivered in collaboration with other youth agencies and key partners. We build partnerships across sectors so that we can share resources and expertise to secure the best possible outcomes for young people and their communities in Buckinghamshire, the wider East and South East.

We listen and engage with our young people to give them a voice in developing our work and agenda. Our groups have a fundamental role in ensuring our programmes meet the needs of young participants across a wide spectrum of differing backgrounds including young people from the most deprived areas of society, those with disabilities and additional needs, and those who need support and inspiration to reach their goals and surpass limitations. Co-production is at the heart of programme development, and we regularly consult on improvements and new initiatives which are often led by our young people.

What we do

Our aim is to provide a valuable intervention which makes a positive contribution to a young person's development. This can be via outdoor education delivered at The Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes, The Junction, our multi service youth centre in High Wycombe, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, The Mentoring Programme and our range of programmes delivered in schools.

JOB TITLE:

Senior Instructor (Water Side)

BASED IN:

The Caldecotte Xperience, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

HOURS:

37 hours per week with some evening and weekend work.

Contract:

February to October

LEAVE:

28 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays (pro-rata)

PENSION:

Up to 5% matched contributions

TRAVEL:

Occasional travel around Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes

Position in the Organisation:

Reports To: Head of Centre

Working With & Training: The Caldecotte Staff team

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role:

To work with the Head of Centre and lead water activities with regard to staffing, maintenance, Health and Safety, and to deliver high-standard outdoor education programmes to a variety of children, young people, and some adults.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

To lead all land-based activities, including health and safety, staff observations, and staff NGB qualifications, and to deliver any required training to other staff.

To help run daily meetings with all instructors. To organise external visits by technical advisors, including maintaining RYA standards and Paddle UK membership. To monitor safety checks and manage the quality and quantity of equipment for landside activities. To organise the maintenance of all water sports' equipment. To update and manage staff folders. To sign off staff for sessions on the waterside (qualification dependent). To run one-to-ones and appraisals. To deliver programmes of water-based and land-based adventure activities for children, young people, and adults. To work closely with other instructors to identify and meet the needs of young people. To help lead and deliver programmes both independently and in conjunction with other staff. To lead projects set by management. To work closely with accompanying staff to develop and evaluate programmes. To work closely with accompanying staff to set appropriate targets for children and young people and accredit their achievements. To ensure the safety of all children, young people, staff, and adults, which is paramount while they are at the Centre or involved in Centre programmes. To maintain all specialist equipment as required. To deliver a wide range of land- and water-based activities across The Caldecotte Xperience, liaising closely with senior staff and subject to qualifications. To support the induction of children and others to The Caldecotte Xperience. To set appropriate targets for young people and ensure developmental and realistic goals are met. To be responsible for the staff qualification matrix and staff sign-off recording process. To assist in welcoming groups to and from the Centre.

General Responsibilities

Support events and meetings as required. Support the continued development of quality standards as specified by Action4Youth. Have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities, as well as to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Report any behaviour, conversations, or comments that are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people. Carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by the Line Manager, CEO, or Directors. Administer own workload, including meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management System. Attend relevant CPD training events in line with performance management and appraisal. Take responsibility, as part of the team, for all health and safety matters related to work. Work within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 27,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person