Interns, SU Scotland Instructor Development Programme – Voluntary

Job Description

Interns, SU Scotland Instructor Development Programme – Voluntary

SU Scotland offer a 1 year Internship programme to kickstart a career as a Christian Outdoor Instructor. You will gain on-the-job experience as part of the team at one of our outdoor centres-Alltnacriche, Gowanbank or Lendrick Muir.

Location: SU Scotland Centres

Salary: Voluntary – accommodation and food provided

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Full Description

This is a 1 year voluntary programme providing a stepping stone to a career as a Christian outdoor instructor. Below are the key attributes we look for:

• You’ll have worked with children and young people in a couple of different settings
• You’ve enjoyed taking part in different outdoor activities
• You are connected with a local church and regularly read the Bible and meet up with other Christians
• You have a desire to help children and young people enjoy the outdoors and explore the Bible for themselves

What will the training look like?

You will spend a year with us, gaining foundational experience in activity instruction, team Bible studies, and personal faith development. By the end of your year, you will be ready to apply for the Trainee Instructor programme.

In addition to in house training, you can expect to gain qualifications in outdoor first aid and leading archery, as well as another national qualification in an area agreed with your mentor. You will start to build up the personal experience in outdoor activities needed for activity specific training courses, e.g. Level 2 Mountain Bike Leader, Paddlesport Leader and Climbing Instructor.

What will SU Scotland provide?

Food and accommodation at one of our centres, training and mentoring as part of the team.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking applicants who have a desire to work with young people and have a track record of engaging regularly in sport and fitness. You should have an interest in adventurous outdoor activities (e.g. trail biking, climbing, paddle sports, hill walking) and some previous experience of working with young people. You will also need to be prepared to be outdoors whatever the weather and use some of your free time to actively work on skills development.

For this post, it is important that you are committed to SU Scotland’s ethos, working principles and vision and are able to demonstrate this through your commitment and motivation. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act – part 1, schedule 9) that the post holder is a committed Christian.

The successful applicants will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.

Scripture Union Scotland is an equitable employer and operates a safeguarding policy. Scottish Charity No. SC0112.

Qualifications / Requirements

To qualify for this programme:

• You’ll have worked with children and young people in a couple of different settings
• You’ve enjoyed taking part in different outdoor activities
• You are connected with a local church and regularly read the Bible and meet up with other Christians
• You have a desire to help children and young people enjoy the outdoors and explore the Bible for themselves