Kingswood Lifestyle
Life on centre is unlike anything else you will experience. It’s a million miles away from a 9 to 5 job and requires boundless energy, commitment and dedication but can be immensely rewarding.
Work Hard, Play Hard
You will meet like-minded people from all backgrounds and many walks of life and make friendships that will remain with you forever. You will learn new skills and abilities, build your confidence and discover a great deal about yourself - fantastic grounding that will prepare you for a career with us, within the industry or whatever path you later choose to take.
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“Kingswood really does bring dreams to life. In the time I’ve been here, I’ve met so many people and learnt so much about myself!”
Our staff work hard and play hard, there is a strong social element and a “family” environment. During our busy periods, everyone works around the clock and during quieter holiday periods there is the opportunity to catch up sleep, holidays, family and that all important training.
Great Outdoors
A lot of the time is spent outdoors which is blissful in the summer but can be a bit more refreshing especially if you at the top of a climbing tower on a cold winter day. You will need to be fit and resilient and ready for a challenge.
Home Away from Home
The centre will become your ‘home away from home’. Accommodation varies from larger student hall types of residences to smaller houses. Accommodation is either centre based or close by. Rooms are simply furnished but comfortable and in most cases shared. There are staff common rooms with Satellite TV and other amenities to relax at the end of the day. Most centres have separate staff internet facilities. All our centres have dining halls, which provide three hot meals a day every day of the week. These offer vegetarian options and cater for specific dietary needs. All centres have people carriers provided for on-site staff.
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Uniform
Kingswood provides your daytime uniform as well as wet weather gear, laundry and first aid services. In 2006 Instructors voted to pay £60 towards clothing in return for being able to keep their unbranded arctic jackets. These monies are deducted from wages during your first few months. All other uniform is supplied free of charge. Centre Housekeepers oversee staff accommodation and ensure that everything is neat and tidy.
Safety Standards
As an organisation, it is important that we maintain high staff and safety standards. Upon joining us, you will receive an Employee Handbook that details important do's and don'ts of life at Kingswood as well as our HR systems and procedures. All staff receive a formal contract and performance appraisals are held throughout the year.
Staff Reward Scheme
We recognise that our success is down to the people who work for us. To acknowledge their contribution we have developed the Kingswood Staff Reward Scheme. Every month at each centre, we recognise staff members who have really brought the Kingswood experience to life. Our ‘Staff member Of The Year’ can choose between the sun or snow for a holiday of a lifetime and runners up receive cash prizes.
