Lead Guide
Division/Branch: Youthworks, Christian Outdoor Education
Location: Royal National Park
Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled
Youthworks is seeking an experienced Christian Outdoor Educator to join our Team as a Lead Guide. This is a permanent full-time role. Youthworks leads the way in professional Christian Outdoor Education. Through the practise of temporary community, the passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled team use outdoor learning experiences to bring together bible-based discipleship and outdoor education in a unique and powerful way. The team is made up of a talented bunch of people who love Jesus, seek adventure in the outdoors and believe that not all lessons are best taught in the classroom. They are just as passionate about Christian ministry to young people as they are about adventurous experiences in God’s creation.
About the role
To facilitate and assist in the holistic development (physical, social, emotional, mind and spiritual growth) of Christian Outdoor Education program participants and provide instructional leadership that enables participants to learn through active engagement in a direct and guided experience.
Your responsibilities
Develop and lead biblically sound and age-appropriate Christian talks
Lead and instruct a range of activities within the outdoor education program
Prepare and deliver activity briefs, de-briefs, and teaching sessions
Assist in the day to day running of Youthworks’ outdoor education programs
Conduct evening activities, overnight expeditions and weekend activities as required
Assist in the training and evaluating of Christian Outdoor Education staff in relation to non-Certificate III activities
You will need to demonstrate
Qualified in Outdoor Recreation (Certificate IV skill set or higher)
Qualified (current) in Wilderness First Aid and Water Rescue
Qualifications (current) in Remote or Wilderness First Aid
Experience in leading best practice outdoor programs
Ability to infuse the Christian ethos into teaching practice
Experience in preparing, presenting, and facilitating biblically sound talks and studies
Experience working with children, teenagers, and diverse groups
Demonstrated leadership ability
Experience in a mentoring capacity
What we would really like you to have
Theology qualifications or currently studying theology
Light Rigid Licence
Own transport and a current driver’s licence are essential due to the location of Port Hacking Conference Centres.
How to apply
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Youthworks is committed to participating in the NSW Working with Children Check program, and successful applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check ID number for paid employment before an offer of employment can be made. Persons who are ineligible need not apply.
General enquiries can be directed to Human Resources humanresources@youthworks.net.
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.
If your skills are a fit, you will be contacted by a member of our recruitment/HR team.
To note applications cannot be processed until a completed application form is submitted.