Careers/Current Vacancies

Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week

Fixed-Term – 5^th May 2025 – 29^th August 2025

£23,400 per annum pro-rata

Job Reference – 804LAKE

Subsidised accommodation may be available

Join our team to deliver inspiring outdoor learning programmes and springboard your career.

Working for us means helping children and young people of all levels of ability and backgrounds to fulfil their potential through enjoyable and safe outdoor education programmes. At YMCA Lakeside Outdoor Education Centre, we have lots of young people wanting to come on our courses, especially during May to August, and we need some extra staff members. Our instructors work on a range of outdoor courses, including our famous Summer Day Camp provision. There will be a host of opportunities and experiences to support your professional development, working as part of a like-minded and adventurous team who play an important role in changing young people’s lives.

If you have a minimum of 1 years’ experience with at least one qualification completed and one training undertaken from the list below, with the potential to progress further with the right support, we welcome hearing from you. However, attitude and enthusiasm go a long way, so if you have experience of working with groups in outdoor settings, do get in touch.

The role.

• Providing inspirational, safe, high-quality instruction and outdoor learning sessions
• Assisting the Duty Team to ensure enjoyable, safe and secure residential stays
• Doing all the many other small jobs which make our outdoor education courses so successful

This job is for you if…

• You are passionate about creating great experiences for children and young people in the outdoors
• You are friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking
• You are a resilient and confident team worker who can also work unsupervised using your own initiative
• You have prior experience of working in the Outdoor Education sector
• You are able to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends (by arrangement)
• You are available from 5^th May 2025 until 29^th August 2025 – this role would particularly suit an outdoor orientated university student who wants quality work across the summer break

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Job Reference – 804LAKE         

Closing date for the role is Wednesday 5^th February 2025 by 9:00am. Applications submitted and/or received after this time will not be considered.

To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.

When submitting your application form please quote job reference – 804LAKE

Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – Recruitment@fyldecoastymca.org

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Form

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Job Reference – BANK12LAKE

As & When required

£10.92 per hour

As a Housekeeper what does the role entail:

Your day will consist of …

• Work as part of the house team under the direction of the Head Housekeeper/Operations Services Manager
• Carry out general cleaning duties, preparation and changeover of client accommodation
• Clean facilities, public areas and meeting rooms as required, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout
• Report any damage to soft furnishings, paint work etc. to Maintenance/Operations Services Manager
• Assist in cleaning and preparation of staff accommodation
• Report any equipment replacement requirement i.e. light bulbs etc. to Maintenance Team
• To assist with general maintenance of public and staff areas, with regard to soft furnishings etc.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements of the job and the Centre as indicated by the Centre Policies and Procedures. Read and accept all risk assessments of equipment

This job is for you, if…

• You have previous cleaning experience in a domestic or workplace setting.
• You have a good standard of education to G.C.S.E level or equivalent, with grade C or above – or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
• You have good communication skills both written and verbal.
• You have great attention to detail and take pride in delivering a quality cleaning service.
• You are a confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.
• You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

To the successful candidate we offer:
• 28 days annual leave (Pro rata) (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working environment
• Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
• An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
• Job Share will also be considered.
• Essential training courses provided relating to job role

For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.

To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.

When submitting your application form please quote job reference – Bank12LAKE

Please return the back page of the Privacy Notice to – Recruitment@fyldecoastymca.org
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

Job Information Pack – Housekeeper

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Form

Privacy Notice – Job Applicant YMCAFC