Outdoor Education Chief Instructor - Hampshire
Releasing Potential
Location: Emsworth & Hayling Island, Hampshire
Salary starting from: £32,141
Outdoor Education Chief Instructor at Releasing Potential
Location: Emsworth & Hayling Island
Job Type: Full-time
Salary starting from: £32,141
About Us
Releasing Potential is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor education experiences for young people with special educational needs (SEN). We provide adventurous activities to engage children in education.
Job Summary
To lead the instruction team in delivering safe, engaging, and educational outdoor activities, while managing equipment, staff development, and quality assurance.
Application Criteria
Applicants must hold a RYA Senior Instructor Qualification in at least one of the following activities: Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing or Keelboat Sailing
Person Specification & Requirements
Essential:
- Qualifications: At least 1 qualification at the level of RYA Senior Instructor in Windsurfing, Dinghy or Keelboat Sailing and an Instructor qualification in another discipline.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years of instructing experience in varied outdoor centres.
- Leadership: Proven experience in managing, mentoring, or training staff.
- Safety: Excellent knowledge of AALA regulations and risk management.
- First Aid: 2-day outdoor first aid qualification (minimum).
- Licence: Full UK driving licence, often with D1 minibus entitlement.
- Attitude: Strong leadership skills, calm under pressure, and ability to inspire.
Desirable:
- Additional Senior Instructor Qualification, e.g. RYA Powerboat Instructor, Mountain Leader, Climbing Instructor, UK Paddlesport Coach, MIAS Level 2 Instructor
- A Level 3 qualification which covers Leadership & Management or Education & Training.
- Experience with SEN (Special Educational Needs) groups and understanding of Safeguarding
Role Overview
1. Staff Management and Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and supervise the team to maintain high morale and high-quality service.
- Develop and deliver training sessions to staff, ensuring proficiency in NGB standards.
- Perform staff evaluations, appraisals, and ongoing training.
2. Operational Safety and Compliance
- Ensure all outdoor activities meet or exceed Health & Safety guidelines, AALA licensing, and company standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Manage equipment safety checks, repairs, and maintenance in coordination with Head of Outdoor Education.
- Take responsibility for daily safety on-sites and including emergency management.
- Carry out dynamic risk assessments and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
3. Activity Delivery and Programming
- Direct and deliver high-quality, adventurous, and educational activities
- Assist the design and development of innovative, progressive outdoor programmes.
- Provide pastoral care and personal development opportunities for participants.
4. Administration and Logistics
- Maintain accurate records of equipment and safety checks.
- Manage logistics of the daily timetable
- Handle administrative tasks via computer systems
Commitment to Safeguarding Children
• Staff must follow safeguarding policies, attend regular training, report concerns to the DSL
Applications to be submitted to:
Applicants will need to complete an application form.