[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
