Job description

[What the role is]

The School of Sports and Health, a leading institution in sports and health education, invites passionate and driven individuals to join its dynamic team. The Diploma in Outdoor Education (DOE) team aspires to be a prominent thought leader, recognized as a trusted and relevant 
source for research, training, and development within the outdoor education, recreation, and special needs sectors. 

[What you will be working on]

Associate Lecturer for Diploma in Outdoor Education will contribute towards the following: 
• Deliver quality Pre-Employment Training (PET) modules and Continuing Education 
and Training (CET) programmes, in areas such as  
• Climbing and Abseiling  
• Kayaking  
• Challenge Course Management 
• Land-based outdoor skills such as campcraft and navigation 
• Supervision and management  
• Instruction and Facilitation  
• Adventure and experiential education 
• Environmental studies and Nature interpretation  
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to holistic student development, including mentoring, guidance, and support for students’ academic, personal, and professional growth. 
• Serve as a positive role model for students, exemplifying professionalism, integrity, care, and responsible conduct in all learning and engagement contexts. 
• Develop relevant curriculum based on up-to-date industry practices and research findings in outdoor technical skills 

[What we are looking for]

• Qualification in related disciplines, with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience. 
• Good written and oral communication skills. 
• Good time management and organizational / administrative skills to complete tasks 
on time. 
• Agility to learn and adapt to changes. 
• Possess the passion for the outdoors, responsible, reliable, independent, pro-active, 
problem-solving initiative, resourceful and a good team player. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain quality 
working relationships with students, colleagues, and stakeholders. 
• Proficient in the following methods of instruction and facilitation skills: 
• Group management skills 
• Group facilitation and review skills 
• Presentation and lecturing skills 
• Programme/game design and lesson planning skills 
• Advanced certification relevant outdoor and adventure skills such as;   
• Kayak Level 3 Coaching and/or 
• Climbing Instructor Category 2 and/or  
• Abseiling Level 3. 
• First Aid and CPR AED certification 
• Experience in designing and conducting programmes for participants with disabilities, 
elderly or children will be an advantage