Rocksport Instructor at Cheddar Gorge & Caves Job Vacancy

Salary: £11.66 Per Hour

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Time: Full time

Based at Cheddar Gorge & Caves

Qualifications

• Experience of communicating ideas and instructions
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality
• Ability to coach and mentor
• Can demonstrate team working skills
• Keen interest and passion for outdoor and adventurous activities, specifically passionate about Climbing and Caving in the South West.
• Able to work weekends, bank holidays, evenings and early mornings as required by the business.

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the enjoyable and safe delivery of Rocksport activities by following the agreed standard operating procedures and risk assessments. You will also be working with the wider team to ensure the safe of operation of Cheddar Gorge and caves for the staff, visitors, and guests.

This is a fixed term contract ending 4th September 2023, working a minimum of 24 hours per week, with working hours to vary over a 7 day rota basis, including weekends, evening and bank holidays as required. The earliest start time is 8am, and the latest finish time is 8pm, varying in accordance with opening times. Expected started date of 10th July 2023. 

Main responsibilities

• To deliver a range of Rocksport activities to include Caving, Climbing and similar outdoor adventurous activities.

• Deliver activity sessions to a variety of people in line with agreed standard operating procedures and risk assessments to ensure high standards of safety for themselves colleagues and guests.

• Have a wide range of background knowledge about adventurous outdoor activities, history and the local area (training will be provided).

• Assist the Operation team with the running of the Show Cave’s and wider Gorge were required.

• In addition to the practical elements of this role there is also an administrative element to the safe running of activities which the post holder will be expected to complete..

How to apply

Apply here