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2025 Outdoor Activity Instructor / Developing Lead Instructor
2025 Outdoor Activity Instructor / Developing Lead Instructor
Position Details
Job Title:
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR / DEVELOPING LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Summary:
Join the growing team at Jurassic Watersports, specializing in Coasteering, Climbing, Kayaking, and DofE. We're looking for passionate Outdoor Instructors with the potential to grow into a Lead Instructor role.
We are ideally looking for someone who not only excels at delivering exciting adventure activities, but is also able to assist with admin tasks, marketing and sales. (Good understanding of Social Media would be a real advantage.) We are a growing company and we need people who are driven, motivated and flexible, with an interest in working to help build on what we do and growing alongside us. If there is something you want to be doing with your career, let us see how we can work with you to help make it happen. We believe in rewarding based on the work you put in. If you work hard to help us grow and develop, we will make sure it's you that reaps those benefits.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Lead a range of adventure activity sessions.
- Take a leading role in activity programs with teams of instructors.
- Work as part of our DofE Supervisor Team
- Assist with day to day admin, marketing and sales
Qualifications we are looking for:
- Experience as a Coasteering Leader/Assistant, ideally at Dancing Ledge. (Along with a water rescue qualification such as NWSMP or NVBLQ)
- Rock Climbing Instructor (a RCDI would be a real asset)
- Paddlesport Qualification (PSL or higher ideally)
- Walking Leadership Qualification (LLA, HML, ML etc.)
- First aid & Safeguarding
- PPE Inspector
Other Skills, Qualifications & Experience we are looking for:
- At least 3 seasons experience as an outdoor instructor
- Experience working in the local area
- Experience of DofE Expeditions and DofE Assessor/Supervisor certificate.
- Experience with admin based work
- Working knowledge of social media
- Experience of equipment maintenance
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting Salary of £25k (Pro rata) + Possibility of bonuses
(based on an average of 40 hours per week, including weekend work)
- Fantastic staff Uniform and Kit
- Good CPD budget for the right courses
- Endless progression and development for the right candidate
It's hard to sum up the job in words as the exact role will depend on the strengths, experience and goals of each candidate!
To Apply:
The best thing to do if you think you might want to work with us is get in touch! Send over a CV and a short outline of why you think we are a good fit. If you're interested, even if you don't think you tick all the boxes, please reach out. We value enthusiasm and a willingness to grow. Contact us to discuss how we might be a good fit for each other.
2025 Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor - Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor
2025 Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor - Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor
Position Details
Job Title:
APPRENTICE OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR - LEVEL 3 OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR
Summary:
Join the growing team at Jurassic Watersports, specializing in Coasteering, Climbing, Kayaking, and DofE. We're looking for someone with a passion for outdoor adventure and eager to start on a career in the outdoor industry.
If you are looking to start your career as a Professional Outdoor Instructor we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with a true passion for outdoor activities and a drive to deliver amazing experiences as an outdoor instructor. As an Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor, you will be continually training, while working alongside our experienced instructors, developing the skills and knowledge needed to lead a variety of outdoor activities.
You will be working hands on, assisting our instructors with preparing for and delivering our fantastic adventure experiences, as well as assisting with the general day-to-day running of an adventure activity provider.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Work with our instructors leading a range of adventure activities, including Coasteering, Climbing and Sea Kayaking.
- Work with our Supervisor Team on delivery of DofE expeditions.
- Assist with day to day admin and equipment maintenance.
- Assist our instructors with the preparation and washing down of activity equipment.
What we are looking for:
- A passion for outdoor activities and adventure.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both in teams and independently.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Willingness to work weekends and away at times is required.
- Previous experience in outdoor activities is desirable but not essential.
- Candidates over the age of 18.
Other Skills, Qualifications & Experience that would be a bonus:
- Candidates that have completed a BTEC in Outdoor Adventure or similar would be at an advantage.
- Experience in the outdoor industry
- Current first aid training
- NGB qualifications in Kayaking, Climbing or water safety
- RLSS Water rescue/Lifeguard qualification
- Drivers Licence and own transport would be a bonus
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting Salary of at least £11,778 with a working week of 30 hours per week, including weekend work.
- Fantastic staff Uniform and Kit
- Company funded CPD & NGB Training
- Endless progression and development for the right candidate
It's hard to sum up the job in words as the exact role will depend on the strengths, experience and goals of each candidate!
To Apply:
The best thing to do if you think you might want to work with us is get in touch! Send over a CV and a short outline of why you think we are a good fit. If you're interested, even if you don't think you tick all the boxes, please reach out. We value enthusiasm and a willingness to grow. Contact us to discuss how we might be a good fit for each other.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF OUR OPENINGS, GET IN TOUCH TODAY!
info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk
01202 985196