Outdoor Education Coach
DeutschTeaches in
EnglishPartner language
SingaporeWhere you’ll live
IB / internationalInternational school
German European School SingaporeInternational school
German – English, ib / internationalAn international curriculum.
Whole schoolNon-Academic
Starts Aug 2027Full-time
Visa: not statedThe school hasn’t said whether it sponsors a visa. Ask when you apply.
About the role
Job title
Outdoor Education Coach
School
German European School Singapore
City, country
Singapore
Role summary
The Outdoor Education Coach delivers the school's outdoor education programme across Grades 1 to 12 on campus, at local sites, and on residential and expedition trips. The role includes leading learning sessions, managing equipment and logistics, accompanying trips as an activity leader, and acting as a first responder.
Language requirement
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Level
Whole school
Contract
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Start date
August 2027
Pay
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Housing
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Flights
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Health cover
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Visa sponsorship
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Other benefits
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Main responsibilities
- Lead and co-lead outdoor learning sessions in line with the Outdoor Education progression framework across all grade levels at school sites and local locations
- Manage activity delivery during outdoor units so class teachers can focus on student learning outcomes
- Accompany every residential and expedition as an activity leader responsible for a student group, including overnight supervision
- Maintain, inspect, repair and issue all outdoor education equipment; coordinate transport, bookings and site logistics
- Apply risk assessments on the ground, conduct dynamic risk assessment, act as first responder, and ensure all safety procedures are followed
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in outdoor education, physical education, sport and recreation or related field (preferred)
- Recognised instructor or leader awards from a national governing body in at least one discipline (climbing, abseiling, hiking, camp craft, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddling, sailing or equivalent)
- Current outdoor first aid qualification (Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder or equivalent); current lifesaving or rescue qualification for water-based work
- Experience leading outdoor activities and expeditions for school-age children and young people, ideally in a school or outdoor education centre setting
- Familiarity with Singapore Standard for Outdoor Adventure Education and local outdoor sites (preferred)
Package
- No pay, housing, flights or health cover stated
- Flexible working hours required, including evenings, weekends, overnight stays and overseas trips
About the school
German European School Singapore is one of the leading international schools in the city, serving students from over 70 nations, and offers the German International Abitur or IB Programme.
What’s included
Health coverNot stated
HousingNot stated
FlightsNot stated
Bilingual stipendNot stated
Kids' tuitionNot stated
RelocationNot stated
Pension / gratuityNot stated
Training budgetNot stated
Visa sponsorshipNot stated
Where you’ll be
Singapore