Total 3 job vacancies by Fylde Coast YMCA

Outdoor Education Instructor
YMCA Lakeside – Outdoor Education
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week
£24,375.00 per annum
Job Reference – 802LAKE

Annual CPD allowance – Shores of Lake Windermere – Subsidised accommodation available

Join our team in delivering inspiring outdoor learning programmes.
We are looking for an experienced outdoor educator with a range of National Governing Body (NGB) assessed awards. If you have at least 3 years’ experience with a minimum of two NGB qualifications held for 2 years or longer, with the potential to progress further, we welcome hearing from you. We would particularly welcome qualified dinghy sailors. In support of the management team, we require a high-quality outdoor practitioner who can assist with the coaching and assessing of a range of activities at Lakeside, which require training and evaluation via internal signing off processes.

We will provide the opportunities and experience to continue your professional development, with individual personal progression plans, a specific experienced mentor, along with funded training and assessment opportunities to further enhance qualifications. You will join a like-minded and adventurous team who play an important role in changing young people’s lives, be a part of creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children and young people of all levels of ability and backgrounds to fulfil their potential through enjoyable and safe outdoor education programmes.

• Paddle Sport Leader
• Rock Climbing Instructor
• RYA Dinghy Instructor with Safety Boat
• A UKCA canyon award
• Summer Mountain Leader
• Level 1 Cave Leader
• Outdoors based Diploma, Certificate or Degree, PGCE, accredited with the IOL

The role.
• Providing inspirational, safe, high-quality instruction and outdoor learning
• Course directing schools’ programmes
• Joining the Duty Team to ensure safe and secure residential stays
• Take an increasing lead on assisting with training and assessing of instructor colleagues
• Doing all the many other small jobs which make our outdoor education courses so successful

This job is for you if…
• You are passionate about creating great experiences for children and young people in the outdoors
• You are friendly and hardworking
• You are a resilient and confident team worker who can also work unsupervised using your own initiative
• You can show a commitment to gaining further awards as listed above
• You have at least 3 years’ experience of working in the Outdoor Education sector
• You are able to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends (by arrangement)
• You are able to start on 24th Feb 2025.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. For further information and to complete an application form for the above role, please visit https://www.ymca-fyldecoast.org/about-ymca-fylde-coast/careers-at-ymca-fylde-coast/

Job Reference – 802LAKE

Closing date for the role is Monday 2nd December 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage. If you have not been contacted within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider you application unsuccessful at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Centre Operative (Lifeguard)
YMCA Fleetwood
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week; Permanent
Meets National Minimum Wage requirements - Up to 20 years – National Minimum Wage Rate of £ 11.00 / hour – 21 years and over – National Living Wage Rate of £11.44 / hour
Job Reference – 801FLEET

Are you inspired and want to play an important role in changing people’s lives be a part in creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors, and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children, young people, and adults of all levels of ability and from all walks of life, to reach their full potential. You’ll be working for a well-established team who work in multiple fields including Young People, Outdoor Education, Physical Activity, Housing, and our own workforce.

We offer flexible working, with an emphasis on learning and development through our online training portal for all staff, 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising with years of service and possible the best benefit is working for a company that makes a difference.

As a Centre Operative (Lifeguard) what does the role entail:

Your day will consist of …
• Maintain a high profile `shop floor` presence and a high level of interaction with fellow staff and customers.
• To assist on Reception as required and/or carry out duties of other members of staff as necessary, e.g. cover for breaks, holiday, sickness etc.
• To comply with the Pool Safe Operating Procedures at all times.
• To be responsible at all times for security of the building and its contents.
• To ensure the prompt preparation of all activity areas including the safe setting up, dismantling and storage of the equipment.
• To attend regular Lifeguard training sessions to ensure ongoing personal development and compliance of the requirements of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification

This job is for you, if…
• You have experience in working as a Lifeguard or in a Leisure facility.
• You have a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or willing to attend the course.
• You are able to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• You have a firm commitment to providing excellence in customer service
• You understand the need for confidentiality with a professional and caring approach to work.
• You have a commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others.
• You enjoy working in a busy, fast paced environment.
• You are a friendly, enthusiastic, hardworking individual who are keen to learn new skills.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For further information and to complete an application form for the above role, please visit https://www.ymca-fyldecoast.org/about-ymca-fylde-coast/careers-at-ymca-fylde-coast/

Job Reference – 801FLEET

Closing date for the role is Tuesday 5th November 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.

Seasonal Instructor – x12 vacancies
YMCA Lakeside – Outdoor Education
Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week
Fixed-Term – 10/03/2025 – 24/10/2025
£23,400 per annum
Job Reference – 794LAKE
On-site Accommodation Available

Funded NGB Qualifications – Shores of Lake Windermere – Training and Experience

Join our team to deliver inspiring outdoor learning programmes and springboard your career.

We will provide the opportunities and experience to support your professional development, with individual personal progression plans, a specific mentor, along with funded training and assessment opportunities to gain further qualifications.

You will join a like-minded and adventurous team who play an important role in changing young people’s lives, be a part of creating inspirational pathways and opportunities, opening doors and welcoming all to get involved and make a positive difference. Working for us means helping children and young people of all levels of ability and backgrounds to fulfil their potential through enjoyable and safe outdoor education programmes.

If you have a minimum of 1 years’ experience with at least one National Governing Body qualification and one training completed from the list below, with the potential to progress further with the right support, we welcome hearing from you.

• Paddle Sport Leader (UKCC L1 Coach) with personal performance award (old 3*)
• Rock Climbing Instructor
• RYA Dinghy Instructor with Safety Boat
• Summer Mountain Leader
• Level 1 Cave Leader
• 16 hr First Aid certificate
• Outdoors based Diploma, Certificate or Degree, PGCE, APIOL, Level 3 course / apprenticeship.

The role.
• Providing inspirational, safe, high-quality instruction and outdoor learning
• Course directing schools’ programmes
• Joining the Duty Team to ensure safe and secure residential stays
• Doing all the many other small jobs which make our outdoor education courses so successful

This job is for you if…
• You are passionate about creating great experiences for children and young people in the outdoors
• You are friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking
• You are a resilient and confident team worker who can also work unsupervised using your own initiative
• You can show a commitment to gaining the assessments / training listed above, as appropriate
• You have experience of working in the Outdoor Education sector
• You are able to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends You are available from 10th March 2025 until 24th October 2025.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

For further information and to complete an application form for the above role, please visit https://www.ymca-fyldecoast.org/about-ymca-fylde-coast/careers-at-ymca-fylde-coast/ or https://lakesideymca.co.uk/careers/

Job Reference – 794LAKE

Closing date for the role is Thursday 7th November 2024 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.