Job title: Outdoor Activity Instructor - Casual

Salary: Coach 03 £27,711 - £30,060

Hours: Casual

Contract: Casual

Location: Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre (LSAC)

Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre (LSAC) is looking for highly motivated individuals with experience of Instructing and Delivering Outdoor Activities to join our team of Instructors at LSAC to help expand our service.

We aim to recruit enthusiastic and motivated people for all aspects of our business.  As one of our strongest assets we focus our attention on the people we employ, by providing training and continual development.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Instructors with one or more of the following qualifications.

• RYA Assistant Dinghy Sailing Instructor, or higher
• RYA Start Windsurf Instructor, or higher
• RYA Powerboat Instructor
• Paddlesport Instructor, Paddlesport Leadership Award, or higher; or an LSAC Statement of Competence for Paddlesports
• SUP Coach/Instructor or Leadership Qualification
• RYA Safety Boat
• Bell Boat Helm Award.
• Off Road biking Instructor/Leader Qualification.
• British Rowing Session Coach, or higher.
• Archery GB Instructor Award
• MLTE Rock Climbing Instructor or Climbing Wall Instructor
• Must also hold a valid current First Aid Qualification

About the role

LSAC is looking for a highly motivated individual with knowledge and experience of instructing Outdoor Activities to join our team of Instructors at Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre in delivering a wide-ranging high quality activity programme, and to help expand our service.

Using your experience and qualifications you will help develop and promote Outdoor Activities at LSAC, whilst ensuring good customer satisfaction, maintaining health and safety standards, and provide a quality service to the highest standards.

This role will include evenings and weekend working.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Adam-Peter Gair, Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre Manager.

Call 01133781271 or email adam-peter.gair@leeds.gov.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

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Leeds City Council Job Profile

Directorate City Development

Service area Active Leeds

Job title Outdoor Activity Coach (Seasonal)

Grade C1

Conditions of service: NJC Terms and Conditions

Reports to LSAC Centre Manager/Senior Instructor

Responsible for Customer participants

Job Purpose

To deliver a safe and high-quality Outdoor Activity Programme for all ages and abilities at LSAC.

To develop and promote the programme of Outdoor Activities at LSAC working in conjunction with the Centre Manager.

Maintain a good and positive image of the City Council to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful and professional service.

Responsibilities for Grade

To deliver a range of high quality and safe coaching sessions that are accessible to all.

To work with the Senior Instructor/Centre Manager to promote a range of high quality and safe coaching sessions, on and offsite, that are accessible to all.

To deliver sessions in a professional manner in accordance with the City Council and National Governing Body Codes of Conduct.

To support the identification and progression of talented young people and encourage further development into local exit routes.

To take positive steps to identify and overcome barriers to participation amongst young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

To undertake administrative tasks in connection with programmes of work. i.e., Registers, monitoring and evaluation forms, risk assessments etc.

To assist in establishing and coaching new junior clubs/sections after school or in the community.

To identify new programme developments for LSAC.

To visit and promote LSAC within schools, colleges and at external events.

To undertake the accountabilities of the post in accordance with council policies including the Equal Opportunities, Child Protection Policies, and Health & Safety Policies.

To undertake any other duties which may be assigned from time to time, as directed by the line manager which may be reasonably required of you, that are commensurate with the grade of the post and your level of responsibility.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Applicant must hold a current valid First Aid qualification.

Candidates must have one of the Essential qualifications below:

• RYA Assistant Dinghy Instructor, or higher.
• RYA Start Windsurf Instructor, or higher.
• RYA Powerboat Instructor.
• Paddlesport Instructor, Paddlesport Leadership Award, or LSAC Statement of Competence.
• SUP Coach/Instructor, or Leadership. 

Essential requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Able to adapt to the needs of individuals and different work situations.
• Able to work flexibly as part of a team with minimal supervision and able to work on own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational skills.
• Able to evaluate lesson planning and implement to deliver good outdoor activity lessons.
• Ability to work with user groups who may have Special Needs.
• Knowledge of the National and Local Structures and development initiatives in Outdoor Activities.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments, Health and Safety Guidelines, Child Protection and Welfare Issues.
• Experience instructing Outdoor Activities and experience in delivering to a wide range of client groups, and of safe working practices.
• Experience of planning and co-ordinating coaching sessions.
• Experience of supervising and motivating adults and children.
• Experience of working with groups of mixed age and ability.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Willing to work in a professional and responsible manner.
• Must be able to work anywhere within the city boundary. 

Essential Behavioural & other Characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol, and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

Desirable requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements however these may be used to distinguish between candidates.  

• Able to evaluate sessions, accurately assessing/recording and evaluating of participant(s) progress using the appropriate resources provided and provide/record quality feedback to participants.
• Able to provide information and advice to existing and potential customers regarding the outdoor activity programme.
• RYA Safety Boat
• SUP coach
• Bell Boat Helm Award.
• Off Road biking Instructor/Leader Qualification.
• British Rowing Session Coach, or higher.
• Archery GB Instructor Award
• MLTE Rock Climbing Instructor or Climbing Wall Instructor
• Knowledge of outdoor activity National Governing Body Award Schemes and Development Pathways.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Relevant knowledge of Child Protection and welfare issues.
• Experience of working within a outdoor activity programme.
• Experience of administrating tasks associated with an outdoor activity framework.
• Commitment to the development of Outdoor Activities, and the development of Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre.

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