Outdoor Education Coordinator
To coordinate field trips and outdoor education experiences for students at both SIS campuses and for
any visiting groups as well as being part of the SIS, Khao Yai, teaching staff
Tasks and Responsibilities
Coordinate the visits of all groups who stay at the Khao Yai campus for outdoor activities or
sporting events
Plan appropriate programmes of outdoor activities for all groups, as required, usually in liaison
with teachers or managers of the group;
Research local activities and experiences according to client needs
Work closely with SIS staff to develop programmes and initiatives to enhance student learning
Teach as and when required, or carry out other duties as directed by the Head of Campus, when
not involved in outdoor education activities or on holiday
Encourage and support staff in integrating relevant outdoor education opportunities into their
schemes of work
Plan and coordinate a summer camp at Khao Yai
Be present at parent meetings to answer any relevant questions and to promote and present
aspects of the outdoor education programme
Lead staff inset on a regular basis on issues relating to outdoor education
Advertise the visiting groups programme effectively on school website and through other media
to attract visiting groups from outside the SIS community
Visit schools as and when required to present to staff on available programmes
Keep professional qualifications up to date
Purchase, check, maintain, and set up all relevant equipment and resources.
Review programmes regularly to ensure relevance, continuity and freshness
Be the primary liaison for all visiting groups
Ensure that accommodation, travel, catering and, where appropriate, programmes of activities
are arranged for all visiting groups
Ensure that students and staff safety are of the highest priority on all outdoor education
activities through the design and implementation of effective communication of appropriate risk
assessment and control measures
