Outdoor Activity Instructor (Group Leader)
4 days ago
Chester
Want a job where you actually make a difference - and have fun doing it? At Robinwood, you won't just be running activities, you will be helping children grow in confidence, build friendships, and create memories that last a lifetime. We are looking for energetic, outgoing people to join our team as Group Leaders (Outdoor Activity Instructors) at our Maes Y Nant centre. • What you will be doing as a Group Leader (Outdoor Activity Instructor):, • Over a 3-day residential course, you will lead a group of key stage 2 children through a range of fun, adventure and themed activities., • But it's more than that, you will:, • Build confidence in children aged 7–11, • Encourage teamwork and resilience, • Bring sessions to life through storytelling and energy, • No two days are the same, and the impact you make is real., • You don't need to be an expert, but you do need to be:, • Positive, enthusiastic, and engaging, • Experienced working with children (paid or voluntary), • Confident leading groups, • A natural storyteller or motivator, • No prior Outdoor Activity Instructor experience needed, we will train you., • Why Robinwood?, • Industry-leading Employer, • Living Wage Foundation accredited, • Investors in People Gold, • Employee-owned business, • Plus:, • Permanent, year-round contract, • Paid Breaks, • Free meals on shift, • Profit-related tax-free bonus, • House purchase assistance scheme, • 12 weeks off a year (including August and Christmas), • What you will get:, • 13.45 per hour (increasing to £13.85 per hour following successful completion of your 6-month probation period)., • All Group Leaders start on a 4-day working week, and following completion of probation you can move to a 33 HPW (5-day week) contract., • Pay increases with experience and responsibility., • As a Real Living Wage Employer, our starting pay rates increase in May each year in line with the Real Living Wage increase. Because of this, after May 2027, Group Leaders starting pay will be £14.10 per hour (increasing to £14.50 per hour following probation)., • Training & Development, • Gain nationally recognised qualifications in:, • Archery, • First Aid, • Paddle Sports, • Climbing, • plus a catalogue of courses available, including Autism Awareness, Child Mental Health Training and many more., • Wellbeing Focused, • At least 2 consecutive days off per week, • Fixed timetable patterns (published 4 weeks in advance), • Structured support from your manager, • Strong work-life balance, • Location: Wrexham, LL13 - Hours: 30 HPW (Annualised) - Next start date: January 5th and February 15th 2027 - We recruit year-round and would welcome applications for future start dates. - Closing Date: N/A - Apply: https://www.robinwood.co.uk/jobs-at-robinwood/ JBRP1_UKTJ