Chief Instructor - Outdoor Activities

This is a tremendous opportunity within our Outdoor Pursuits team for a passionate and experienced Chief Instructor who will play a pivotal role in curating and managing a wide range of activities designed to deliver exhilarating and unforgettable experiences and memories for our members and their guests. With a strong focus on leadership, safety, and exceptional guest service, you will inspire a team of instructors in delivering world-class adventures that reflect the luxury and excitement of Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club. Discover Your New Path You possess an enthusiastic and natural people-centric collaborative team-working approach. You will have hands on expertise in leading different outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, wakeboarding, archery and fishing. You are passionate about local history, trees and landscape, taking great pride in leading a team of instructors and guides in offering history tours and more across the vast estates of our club and the local area. Together with the Outdoor Pursuits Director you work to deliver a leading programme for our members and guests, compiling an operational calendar of events to suit every season which offer exceptional experiences for our members and guests. You take responsibility for organising team members to ensure they are in the right place at the right time with the right equipment while personally leading a variety of outdoor pursuit activities bespoke to guests' individual preferences and personal fitness levels. Delighting guests with your recommendations for outdoor adventures, aligning with their interests and abilities to create special and unique memories. Supervising and training our small team of outdoor instructors and briefing any third-party activity suppliers working with the team to ensure smooth operations and the execution of safe working practices that meet our health and safety requirements. Ensuring risk management protocols, first aid procedures, and equipment maintenance are adhered to. While on shift, be the main point of contact for guests - addressing inquiries, handling special requests, resolving any issues and always upholding a warm, professional and friendly demeanour. Collaborate seamlessly with other departments (e.g., member services, food and beverage, and residential services) to coordinate activities, guest schedules and special requests. Assisting with Trail & Activity maintenance and other general maintenance. Regularly report to senior management on activity performance and areas for improvement by maintaining detailed records of participation, guest feedback, incident reports and equipment usage. Maintain the inventory of equipment used for outdoor pursuits ensuring they are in meticulous condition, maintained, serviced and used in accordance with safety protocols with parts or replacements ordered as required, reporting any faults, defects, risks and hazards to the Outdoor Pursuits Director. Discover Your Full Potential We offer the opportunity to turn your passion for adventure into a career. As Chief Instructor, you'll be at the heart of creating life-changing experiences for our guests while leading a team that shares your love for the great outdoors. With state-of-the-art facilities, a stunning natural setting, and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to lead and grow in an environment where adventure knows no bounds.

Previous senior role experience in outdoor activity leadership or similar and/or estate environment collaborating with a small team. You have excellent communication, influencing and people skills with a natural ability to build rapport and strong relationships with a 'can-do' positive attitude when resolving queries in a practical and positive manner. Experience of writing and reviewing risk assessments and standards of procedures. Confident presentation skills - both verbal and written and proficient in Microsoft packages. A high standard of personal presentation and diligence, with strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and juggle competing priorities. Certification or training in outdoor activities or a related field, including. British Cycling Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award or equivalent. Archery GB or equivalent. Paddle sports leader award in at least 1 discipline. Summer Mountain Leader Award. 2-day Emergency Outdoor First Aid. A full UK Driving Licence. PVG Membership with a current CWPS. Physical fitness and stamina to perform strenuous outdoor activities, as well as the ability to lift and transport equipment as necessary, in all weathers - rain, snow, wind and the occasional sunshine!

Discovery Land Company is a US-based developer and operator of private residential club communities with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts worldwide. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with thirty world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service. We don't build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable. Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club is Discovery Land's second European private members-only golf & sport community. Nestled between two national parks and at the head of Loch Tay in Kenmore, Perthshire, the club incorporates several land estates and is rich in history with dramatic views and the offer of endless adventures. This private lifestyle-driven community will offer 125 residences, a world-class golf course and practice facility, wellness and recreation facilities, a range of outdoor pursuits as well as a refurbished 19th century castle to offer a clubhouse with a range of food & beverage outlets and indoor activities when fully established. The Club also offers additional facilities at Glenlyon, a nearby farm and mountain estate. Taymouth Castle will offer a membership that values its relationships, its health, its leisure time, and is a modern community that honours Scotland's strong legacy of history, outdoor adventure and, most importantly, fun. Please note the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a 'lifestyle.' Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary and bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on-site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• Work-Family Culture
We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.