Trainer and Assessor

Youthworks Outdoors

11 Aug

Written By Human Resources

Division/Branch: Youthworks,Outdoors

Location: Royal National Park

Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime

Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled

Youthworks is seeking an experienced Christian Outdoor Educator to join our Training Team as a Trainer and Assessor. Youthworks leads the way in professional Christian Outdoor Education. Through the practice of temporary community, our passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled team uses outdoor learning experiences to bring together bible-based discipleship and outdoor education in a unique and powerful way. The team is made up of a talented bunch of people who love Jesus, seek adventure in the outdoors and believe that not all lessons are best taught in the classroom. They are just as passionate about Christian ministry to young people as they are about adventurous experiences in God’s creation.

About the role

To facilitate and assist in the development of Christian Outdoor Education employees by providing instructional leadership and assessment that enables learning through active engagement in a direct and guided experience.

Your responsibilities

Assist in the training and evaluation of Christian Outdoor Education staff in relation to Certificate III activities

Develop appropriate training resources

Support, challenge and encourage the Christian Outdoor Education trainees and Outdoor Ministry Leaders

Act as a resource and guide for the Christian Outdoor Education Trainees and the Outdoor Ministry Leaders

Lead and instruct a range of activities within the outdoor education program in a professional manner

Monitor and minimise risk through the implementation of Youthworks’ risk management procedures

You will need to demonstrate

Qualifications in Outdoor Leadership (Certificate IV). Specific activity qualifications in the areas of bushwalking, canoeing, and roping, at a minimum

Qualifications (current) in First Aid and Water Rescue

Qualifications in Remote or Wilderness First Aid

Experience in leading best practice outdoor programs

Ability to infuse the Christian ethos into teaching practice

Currently hold qualifications in Training and Assessment

Experience working with children, teenagers, and diverse groups

Demonstrated leadership ability

Experience in a mentoring capacity

Personal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organisation

What we would really like you to have

Light Rigid Licence

Own transport and a current driver’s licence are essential due to the location of Port Hacking Conference Centres.