About the role:
The Outdoor Education Coordinator role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of the 7-10 outdoor education immersive program, ensuring it aligns with our College’s GIRLbeing framework, values and educational goals. This role is offered as fixed term, part-time (0.32 FTE) across approximately 53 days and 28 nights for a qualified teacher.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring outdoor learning programs are age appropriate, offer a challenging yet rewarding experience and fulfil the agreed purpose.
- Collaborate with external providers to plan and execute high-quality outdoor learning activities.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to ensure safety and compliance.
- Manage camp logistics, including sites, venues, transport, and equipment.
- Facilitate student preparation through information sessions and communication with families.
- Act as the Seymour College leader during camps, ensuring smooth operations.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of promoting student agency and demonstrated success at presenting challenges to students in a supportive environment.
About You:
You are a dedicated outdoor education professional with:
- Relevant academic qualifications and a current SA Teaching Registration Certificate.
- Extensive experience in delivering and coordinating outdoor education programs.
- A strong understanding of best practices in the outdoor education industry.
- Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to lead multiday wilderness adventures and mentor young people.
Essential Requirements
- Wilderness First Aid or equivalent (HLTAID012), including CPR and Anaphylaxis certification.
- South Australian Driver’s Licence with LR or MR classification.
- SLSC Bronze Medallion.
- Responding to Risk of Abuse, Harm, and Neglect Certification.
Seymour College provides staff with a supportive and dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development and the capacity to make a valuable and meaningful contribution to the operation of the College.
How to Apply:
Applications for this position close 16 January 2025. Please provide the following addressed to Ms Vanessa Browning, Principal:
- Resume
- Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility
- Contact details of 3 referees
For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description and the Candidate Information Pack. To learn more about Seymour College please visit our website https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au. The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.
To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator on 08 8303 9043.
Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.
