Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) Duty Forecasters
Salary: Dependent on Forecaster level (specified in advert)
Fixed-term contract, casual/ad-hoc hours
Various locations, based at Glenmore Lodge
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport. Our goal is to be inclusive by design.
sportscotland Glenmore Lodge is Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, where our aim is to offer world class training in outdoor adventure sports and encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors more often.
sportscotland Glenmore Lodge is now accepting applications for Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) Duty Forecasters. The pay rate for Observers is £21.78 per hour and £23.50 for Forecasters.
SAIS Observers must be able to understand snowpack stability in the Scottish snowpack, have knowledge of crystal types and snow grain development, and be able to carry out high-standard snow profile observations using internationally recognised methods. Observers must also have completed the SAIS Avalanche Forecaster Training Programme, and have logged 60-100 snow profiles, 60 avalanche hazard evaluations, and passed both a field assessment and an assessment of Avalanche Report compilation.
SAIS Forecasters must have a thorough understanding of factors influencing snowpack stability in the Scottish snowpack, knowledge of crystal types and snow grain development, and the ability to conduct high-standard snow profile observations using internationally recognised methods. Candidates must also understand weather forecast implications on snowpack stability and avalanche hazard forecasting. Forecasters must have achieved the SAIS Observer Standard, independently logging 50 additional snow profiles and 50 avalanche hazard evaluations beyond the observer level.
How to apply
Please apply online and attach your CV and completed Note of Interest Form by the closing date of 11 December 2024.
Employee benefits
In return for the above, we offer employee benefits such as flexible working, generous holidays, Cycle2Work, fantastic discounts, a great pension scheme, support with your professional development and much more.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you have any difficulties with your application because of a disability, please contact hr.recruitment@sportscotland.org.uk and we will discuss how we can help you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At sportscotland inclusion underpins everything we do. If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, caring responsibilities, care experience or social background.
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