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Are you over 16?
Do you enjoy working with people?
Do you want to be part of a team?
Are you in sympathy with the Christian ethos?

Kepplewray is a lively, fun and very rewarding place to work. We have a strong commitment to training and staff development. This is your chance to make a difference and be a part of an inclusive project.

We have regular opportunities for work experience placements and volunteers.

Current vacancies:

Instructor and Volunteer Trainee Instructors 2010

Seasonal Instructor
Ref: AS01

Essential qualification required is either MLTB Single Pitch Award or the BCU Open Canoe Level 2 and the ability and qualification to drive a minibus with a trailer (training will be given). It is also desirable to have experience / qualifications in other NGB awards. You will be working in different locations in and around the Lake District with a large variety of groups in an inclusive atmosphere. You will help with the training of the Trainee Instructors and be encouraged to further your NGB qualifications by attending courses. Accommodation may be available if required.

Dates: 1st February – 31st October 2010
Salary: £12,000 – £14,000 pa depending on experience and qualifications
Hours: 40hrs per week including some weekends.

Volunteer Trainee Instructor
Ref: AST01

Passionate about Outdoor Pursuits!

Want to gain NGB Qualifications!

Kepplewray is offering a 10-month training contract, where Trainee Instructors will work towards National Governing Body Awards, whilst gaining valuable experience with groups. This will be initially as an assistant, but progressing rapidly to lead sessions independently.

Whether you have some training or are just experienced in outdoor activities we will provide a full training package. You will be trained in house on many activities but more importantly given the opportunity to gain qualifications. We will encourage you but a real commitment is needed personally in your own time also to play hard.

Dates: 1st February – 17th December 2010
Salary: We offer a comprehensive package of training, accommodation, food allowance and £60 a week. There is also the opportunity if desired to be employed (£5.73p/h) to cover evening duties and washing up etc.
Trainee Hours: 40hrs per week including some weekends.

For both posts:
Closing Date:     5th January 2010
Interview Date:     21st&22nd January 2010
Start Date:        1st February 2010

If interested, please contact Andy Giles for an informal chat or Denise Elvy for an application pack:

The Kepplewray Project, Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6HE
Tel:        01229 716936
Email:        denise@kepplewray.org.uk

Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.

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