[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, andspecial 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, includingmentoring, guidance, and support for students academic, personal, and professionalgrowth.
. 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 researchfindings 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

School of Sports and Health - Associate Lecturer (Outdoor Education)