Seasonal Instructor

Seasonal Instructor

Appointment Brief

Seasonal Instructor

If you want to change lives, call us

-  we want to hear from you!

of a dynamic charity, with a great mix of people committed

Become part
to making a real difference for young people through a range of fun and
challenging programmes and initiatives.

Action4Youth changes lives and creates better chances
by creating opportunities
potential.

to discover their personal strengths and

 for  young people

We work with young people from all backgrounds and all abilities to make
a real difference to their futures.

We are a respected and dynamic charity based in Buckinghamshire and
Milton Keynes but reaching young people across the wider south east
region.

This is an opportunity for someone with a can do attitude and a strong
desire to make things happen.

You will join a supportive, driven, committed team whose desire to achieve
is matched by an intention to enjoy work on a day to day basis. You will be
based in  Simpson, Milton Keynes
a collaborative, loud and energetic organisation.

. You should expect to enjoy being part of

Our Mission

To support all young people’s growth towards fulfilling and responsible
adult lives, Action4Youth develops physical, mental, spiritual, moral and
cultural abilities which act as:

•  A Springboard towards realising dreams
•  A Safety Net for those at risk
•  A Voice of influence from the young and for the young

In order to benefit as many young people as possible while maintaining
Action4Youth’s financial stability, we partner with those (government,
schools, youth clubs, businesses, trusts and foundations and others) who
share our mission.

What we do

Action4Youth delivers various youth programmes
The Junction
Inspiration Programme (TIP),
programme.

including , The

 and an established mentoring

Action4Youth takes the strategic lead for the voluntary organisations
supporting children and young people aged 5
has around 75 organisations in membership and offers a range of essential
support and services.

– 25 years across its area. It

Our outdoor education centre,
creates opportunities for young people to have amazing, challenging, fun
and sometimes transformational experiences. They learn what they can do
rather than what they can’t, building their confidence and self

The  Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes,

- belief.

Action4Youth is the operating authority for Buckinghamshire, Milton
Keynes and Northamptonshire for Open Awards Groups for the Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Job Description

Job Title

•  Seasonal Instructor

S alary

•  £24 455 per annum

Location

•  The  Caldecotte Xperience

Position in the Organisation

•  Reports To:  Head of Centre
•  Working With: The Caldecotte Staff team

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

•  To deliver a high standard of Outdoor Education programmes to a

variety of Children and Young People and some adults

Duties and Key Responsibilities

•  Delivering programmes of water and
for Children, Young People and adults.

land - based  adventure activities

•  To work closely with the other instructors and to identify and meet

the needs of the young people.

•  To supervise and deliver those programmes independently and in

conjunction with other staff.

•  To lead projects set by management.
•  To work closely with accompanying staff to develop and evaluate

those programmes.

•  To work closely with accompanying staff to set appropriate targets
for Children and Young People and accredit their achievement.
•  To ensure the safety of all young people, staff and adults which is
paramount whilst they are involved at the centre or in the centre
programme.

•  To maintain records in identified safety areas as required by the

Deputy Head of Centre.

•  To maintain all specialist equipment as required
•  Deliver a wide range of land based and

water - based  activities across

The  Caldecotte Xperience whilst liaising closely with senior staff,
subject to qualifications.

•  Support the induction of individual children and others to

The

Caldecotte Xperience.

•  Set appropriate targets for young people and ensuring

developmental and realistic targets are met.

General Responsibilities

•  Support events and meetings when required.
•  Support the continued development of quality standards as specified

by Action4Youth.

•  To have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and to display a
commitment to equal opportunities and to the protection and
safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
•  Report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are
inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.

•  To carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by your Line

Manager, CEO or Directors.

•  Administering own workload which includes meeting targets and

deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management
System.

•  Attending relevant CPD training events in line with Performance

Management appraisal.

•  Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and

Safety work related matters.

•  Working within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and

procedures.

Person Specification: Seasonal Instructor

  Essential (E)
Desirable (D)

Demonstrated
at:
Application (A)
Interview (I)

Ability to work on own initiative and
prioritise workload to deliver outcomes
Ability to lead a staff team in the
delivery of adventurous activities
Previous experience of managing and
appraising a team
Excellent negotiation skills
Ability to work within a variety of
policies
Ability to monitor and evaluate work
programmes against outcomes
Selection and recruitment skills
Ability to write reports and maintain
statistical records
The ability to initiate and create generic
and site specific risk assessments across
a range of hazardous and general
activities
Ability to monitor the risk management
of the staff team
Able to identify and strive for continual
improvement across the staff team
Skilled at creating an appropriate
enriching, safe, educational learning
environment
Ability to develop the Outdoor
Education curriculum in line with
National initiatives
Able to manage, motivate, supervise and
evaluate the work of others
Ability to develop and train staff in a
variety of activities
Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Team building and management training
relevant to the post
First Aid Qualification

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Relevant and appropriate Outdoor
Education Qualifications.
Climbing Wall Instructor or Higher
RYA Senior Instructor
RYI Power Boat Instructor
UKCC L2 or Higher
First Aid
Personal Attributes
Ability to share information with other
agencies and stakeholders
Negotiating Skills
Solutions Driven
Leadership Skills
Ability to solve problems for yourself
and others without direction
A positive, enthusiastic and ‘can do’
approach to work
Ability to communicate well at all levels
Ability to prioritise and manage large
workloads
A team player who is outgoing, friendly
approachable, flexible and enthusiastic
Strong interpersonal skills, tact,
sensitivity and diplomacy
Understand the ethos, values and
culture of Action4Youth
Demonstrate an awareness of equal
opportunities

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To Apply

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter
explaining why you are applying for this position to
office@action4youth.org

:-

If you would like a
Paterson  (email address above)

n in formal chat regarding

or call 0300 003

the  role , please email
0998

 Elliot

Closing Date for Applications:

Friday  28 th  March 2026

 at 12.00 noon

Interview  venue : T he Caldecotte Xperience

, Milton Keynes.  MK6 3AG

Head Office:
Action4Youth
5 Smeaton Close
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8UN
Telephone: 0300 003 2334
www.action4youth.org

Action4Youth is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young
people that we work with.  All our posts are subject to a safer recruitment
process, including the discourse of criminal records and vetting checks.
We have policies and procedures in plac
safer working practices across the organisation.

e that promote safeguarding and