About this role
[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