We are currently seeking to fill the position of Outdoor Pursuits and Service Co-ordinator.

Description

Annual salary: The remuneration package will be competitive and will, to an extent, depend on the experience of the successful candidate. Cadet Force Adult Volunteers are also entitled to a Voluntary Allowance (VA) from the MOD in support of Cadet Activity.

Staff Benefits:         In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:

• Parking within the campus grounds. The campus is easily accessed by car and bus; there is a bus stop located outside the campus serving several routes across the city and to rail stations.
• Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
• Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
• Life insurance scheme.
• Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• You will be opted into the Fettes Trust Non-Teaching Staff Pension Scheme after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one and full details of it and your options will be made available to you prior to your opt-in date. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
• Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our benefits portal.

A permanent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join Fettes College as Outdoor Pursuits and Service Coordinator. The purpose of this role is to support a comprehensive Outdoor Pursuits syllabus for all students. Manage several volunteering options with local charities and external agencies. Motivate Cadets and CFAVs within the Fettes College CCF Contingent to enable Cadets to achieve the stated aims of the Combined Cadet Force.

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

CCF:

• Relevant Cadet training qualifications that support the delivery of the cadet training syllabi. 

Experience in:

• Mountaineering  
• Rock Climbing 
• Watersports 
• Mountain Biking
• Working with cadets or in the cadet environment.Desirable

Desirable 

CCF:

• Experience as a SNCO, WO or Officer in the Regular, Reserve or Cadet Forces
• Good practical knowledge of cadet activities (field craft, map reading, adventurous training, skill at arms, first aid, drill)
• Understanding and experience of managing Health and Safety
• Hold or prepared to gain cadet instructor qualifications
• Hold or obtain Government Security Clearance
• Cadet Skill at Arms Instructor
• Cadet Range Management Qualifications
• Cadet Exercise Conducting Officer Qualifications
• First Aid Instructor
• Understanding of ACSMS
• Knowledge of military stores accounting

Outdoor Education:

• Other Outdoor Education NGB qualifications
• Understanding of MOD policies and procedures.

Skills and Attributes

• Competent in the use of Westminster and other cadet MIS
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent record keeping
• Professional manner
• Desire for continual development and improvement
• Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Collaborative and team-working approach
• Shared responsibility approach 
• Positive “can do” attitude
• A desire to develop and help others
• Personable and approachable
• A willingness to enter into the spirit of the school, and contribute to the wider life and work of the school
• Commitment to safeguarding