Laois and Offaly ETB provide Outdoor Education services in Birr Outdoor Education & 
Training Centre.
Birr Outdoor Education & Training Centre offers outdoor education courses to groups of 
people from the ages of 6 to 80 years old. We provide qualified instructors, activities, 
accommodation, meals, all necessary specialist equipment. Courses are flexible and 
programmed to meet the needs of each individual group.
We have a large variety of activities and resources and the experience of 40 years in this field. 
Birr OETC is equipped to a very high standard and all equipment is carefully maintained. We 
are also one of the few residential outdoor centres that can offer sole occupancy for your 
school or college trips which brings huge benefits for everyone. We offer programmes at all 
levels from Introductory Skills to Instructor Training and Assessment.
We are a non-profit-making body affiliated to the Department of Education and Skills under 
the auspices of Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board. It is mandatory for all our 
staff to be fully qualified and certified by the relevant governing bodies, be Garda vetted and 
complete ongoing training courses

Please read full Job Description in the 'Attachments' section below. 

1. To instruct and lead individuals and groups in the various activities organised by the 
Centre having regard to the educational ethos of Birr Outdoor Education & Training 
Centre.
2. To operate all activities according to required operational standards & best practice 
as set out in the Centre Operations manual and Safety Briefs. 
3. To be responsible for the safety, instruction, supervision and enjoyment of those in 
his/her care. 
4. To be responsible for the maintenance, storing and control of all Birr Outdoor 
Education & Training Centre equipment and property. 
5. To be actively responsible for the supervision & direction of groups during nonactivity periods such as mealtimes, and before and after activities until such time as 
responsibility has been handed over to group leaders or another member of staff. 
6. To communicate effectively with the Centre Manager & Senior Instructor on all 
issues.
7. To maintain appropriate skill, fitness and qualification levels so as to enhance
instructional performance. 
8. To maintain appropriate records for group visits, programmes and 
accidents/incidents.
9. To assist with the design of programmes, course notes and other related 
administrative duties. Aid in preparing activities to suit the needs, abilities and 
experience of each group.
10. To be fully conversant with Centre Operating Procedures, Governing Body Guidelines 
& Statutory regulations. 
11. To attend training courses as required and to meet agreed training targets for NGB
qualifications. 
12. Any other duties as required by the Centre Manager