Staff Profiles
Chief Instructor
Name Faye Troth
Age: 23
Home Town: Worcestershire
Previous Employment: Bear Creek Adventure
Time at Manor: February 2006 to Present
Qualifications before Manor Adventure: FAW, CSLA, BELA, BFA, 2 Star Kayak, CST, Rifles, Level 2 in Risk Assessments Principal and Practice
Qualifications gained at Manor Adventure: GNAS, Level 1 Kayak Coach, SPA (T), City and Guilds Level 3 in Delivering Learning, First Aid at Work Instructor/Assessor, Fire Marshal.
My Job: Chief Instructor – Abernant Lake Hotel
My Aspirations: I aim to have completed my SPA assessment by March next year, my MLT (S) by next September and then concentrate on building up my paddling skills for further coaching awards.
My future plans are currently undecided although I do want to stay within the Adventure Industry.
Typical Day: Morning meeting for Senior Instructors 08:20 - discuss any issues from the previous day and what needs to be achieved over the next day. It also offers the opportunity to discuss issues that Teachers have highlighted the previous evening with the DM. Staff meeting for all staff 08:30. Brief the staff on the day’s events including groups that are on site, weather and any other outstanding issues.
Ensure that the Duty Manager is aware of any outstanding tasks to be completed and then spend the day between doing schools paperwork and watching sessions/talking to Teachers.
Best Memories: Getting to know my team of Instructors and watching them develop as the season progresses.
Why work at Manor Adventure: Manor Adventure offers excellent opportunities for progression and a really good training package. All aspects of the company are of the highest quality. The personal touch is still important!