Jobs & Voluntary Positions

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Abernethy are seeking seasonal instructors for the busy summer period. Possitions are available from April to October, however if you are aren't available for the whole time please still get in touch.

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors. The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God. 

KEY ROLES
• To be a team member, participating in the general running of the Centre, specifically instructing in the Outdoor Education programme to promote the Christian faith in line with goals and vision of the Trust.
• To participate as directed with instruction in outdoor activities.
• To ensure that proper safety precautions are operating within the group under instruction.
• To assist with the maintenance of the outdoor education equipment.
• To be responsible for particular areas of activity, equipment or storage as allocated from time-to-time.
• To take part in training as required, ensuring that the appropriate standards are upheld.
• To ensure that evidence of current experience and competence in outdoor activities is recorded in an up to date logbook.
• To ensure professional and skills development is maintained and developed through further logged practical experience, attending courses, reading and reflection all in one's own time.
• To ensure that a continuity of the Centre's spiritual programme is maintained while a group is taking part in activity programmes.
• To help with the supervision of the Centre and its guests: assisting with spiritual, social and recreational programmes as required. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

Qualifications / Requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum qualifications: RCI, ML(Summer), Canoe Leader, MBLA2, D1, First Aid, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor. You do not need to have all of these, but a combination of several will be expected.
• It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure 

DESIRABLE
• Full Driving License including D1

How to Apply

Please visit Abernethy's website and complete the online application form under the instructor role. Please tell us in the application when you are available from and to. The recruitment process will usually include a Zoom interview followed by a visit to our site to work alongside the team for a couple of days.