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Job description

The Multi Activity Instructor is responsible for delivering a range of outdoor activities at Lorne including high ropes, climbing, abseiling, ziplining, archery, bushcraft, gorge walking, team building and orienteering. The roles also involves supporting the delivery of programmes and events which may including assisting with camps by putting up tents, maintaining equipment and activity areas and carrying out general site and housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe, enjoyable and high quality experience for all visitors. For full Job Description and relevant documents please visit: www.girlguidingulster.org.uk

Responsibilities

• To assist and lead in the supervision of children participating in activities and to oversee the general safety and behaviour. To instruct groups of young people/adults of all ages in a range of instructor led on-site activities.
• To deliver safety and welcome briefings to activity participants and to provide excellent customer service ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all site users.
• To follow procedures and systems of work to ensure that safety is always maintained. To ensure that activities are run efficiently and that problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• To ensure that the site and equipment is maintained and stored in line with defined standards. To identify the need for repair/replacement of activity equipment and report this to the Outdoor Activities Manager.
• To complete any documentation required. To deal with as appropriate and report any safety hazards to the Outdoor Activities Manager at the earliest opportunity.
• To appropriately act if any situations arise as per the Emergency Action Plan using the 2-way radio system.
• To assist with housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, sanitising touch points, brushing and mopping floors, setting up furniture and any other duties required.
• To assist when required with all other departments at Lorne this includes: Catering, to help with food service to ensure clients receive an overall high standard experience and camping, helping to put up and taken down tents, assisting with campsite.
• To undertake any training, as required. This Job Description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived and may be subject to review as a result of a changing and developing organisation.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working with children and young people.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised.

Desirable Skills

• 1st Aid Qualification.
• Any recognised National Governing Body Awards for Outdoor Activities provided by Lorne Estate i.e. Archery GB Instructor Award for Archery.

Further Information

Salary: Under 18 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 & over £12.21 per hour, rising with experience and qualifications. Casual contract beginning November/December 2025. Short term contract beginning March/April 2026. We ask that you make your submission as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 27th October to week beginning 3rd November 2025.

Application Information

Please send your CV to tracey@girlguidingulster.org.uk. Ensure your CV demonstrates what makes you suitable for the role. The closing date is Monday 27th October 2025 at 12pm.