Outdoor Educator

Trinity Grammar School is looking for a full-time or part-time (80% load)  Outdoor Education Professional to work from our Woollamia Field Studies Centre situated on the South Coast of NSW. So, if you are after a sea change and to live and work in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise this could be the perfect job for you.

We have an opportunity for the right candidate to take up a role as part of our Outdoor Education team.Our ideal candidate will love working in a close team, enjoy being challenged personally and is motivated by challenging and supporting others to help them reach past their comfort zone.

 If you would like to be part of an Outdoor Education team delivering and developing outstanding, well-researched programs in new purpose-built facilities, aimed at providing world class learning outcomes then this would be your ideal position. Our Outdoor Educators support students in experiencing hiking and wilderness adventures, camping, Mountain bike activities, water-based activities and are immersed in the varied landscapes across the region.

 Although Trinity Grammar is a boys only school we are looking for both male and female job applicants who can provide positive role modelling for the students. Our Outdoor Education staff work a rotating roster, leading students in activities including campouts as well as some evenings of overnight supervision. In return, the school offers a competitive salary package, generous leave provisions, meals and accommodation (when onsite).

Trinity Grammar’s Field Studies Centre program is a critical part of the Trinity Grammar philosophy of holistic development for our students in Mind, Body and Spirit. It offers our students a residential experience combining academic, pastoral and outdoor education, providing opportunities for creating and building connection to our Christian foundation, community and environment.

Our ideal candidate would have Certificate IV level qualifications or equivalent experience in:

• Hiking/Navigation
• Flat Water Canoe
• Artificial & Natural Surface Climb & Abseil
• Challenge Ropes Course
• Mt Biking
• Group Management
• Facilitation
• Wilderness 1^st Aid (or willing to obtain)
• Current NSW WWCC (mandatory)

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience:

• Sea Kayaking
• Light Rigid License (driving history checks will be required)
• Residential duty of care

Personal Traits:

• High levels of professional and personal accountability
• Team player
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to both staff and students
• Willingness to support the Christian ethos and teachings within the school

If you would like to have a confidential discussion or have queries around this role please contact Wayne Pitts (Outdoor Education Coordinator) on 0455207383 or [email protected].

To learn more about our program go to https://vimeo.com/639775722

Applications close 13 November 2024.

Please apply via https://trinitygrammar.connxcareers.com