Outdoor Instructor

7 days ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Institute for Outdoor Learning Full time

Outdoor Instructor at Mendip Activity Centre Contract: Full time - on an initial fixed term 12 month contract Closing Date:18th January 2026 Start Date:From immediately Salary: £28,175 (dependent on qualifications – reviewed in April) Mendip is looking for motivated, passionate and brilliant instructor to take on a year round role at Mendip Activity Centre and help us on our mission, the Mendip Way. The Mendip Way “To Inspire Everyone, Everywhere, to Make Time for Adventure” The Role You’ll work in a variety of outdoor environments with a wide range of groups. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to facilitate activity sessions. Each day, you could be training new instructors, working with schools, corporate, families, private groups, or individuals. The majority of our instructors work for us year-round, expanding their skills to gain winter qualifications. This is more than just a job. You won’t just be an instructor: you’ll be a coach, a facilitator, a mentor, a guide, an inspiration. We’re looking for enthusiastic people to inspire others through exciting adventures. Your attitude and personality is paramount to us: we’re looking for someone who has a positive outlook, professionalism, promptness and who works well under pressure. You’ll possess strong communication skills, and excellent presentation skills and enjoy a varied and challenging programme. About You We are looking to employ someone with a range of experience, qualifications and skills: If you are an experienced instructor/facilitator with higher-level qualifications, this may be the perfect role for you, leading our advanced sessions, training other staff members or coaching on our Outdoor Instructor Training Courses. To run our activity sessions we insist on people holding the qualification for the activity (if one exists). Where qualifications don’t exist, staff will be in-house trained and signed off as competent. Qualifications Must have: D1 + CPC At least 5 years experience in the industry Must have at least 1 of the qualifications below: Rock Climbing Development Instructor Must have at least 3 of the other qualifications below: Rock Climbing Instructor Paddlesport Leader or above Cave Leader Ski/Snowboard qualifications such as BASI L1 / SSE L1 + National Smallbore Rifle Association YPS Other Desirable Skills Knowledge of team development and initiative exercises Other walking qualification DofE Assessor If you do not hold the necessary qualifications then we could still have opportunities for you. Please look at our Apprenticeship or Outdoor Instructor Training Course – we have a strong history of training instructors to be ready for working in the sector. About Mendip Established in 1987, Mendip Activity Centre is a national activity, education and training provider setting the gold standard in adventure and training. Our goal is to inspire everyone, everywhere, to make time for adventure. We do this by working with schools, families, individuals, groups and teams, and aim to inspire as many as possible. We deliver high‑quality and important outdoor education with professionalism and passion through the pillars of Adventure, Learning and Training. This role will be primarily based at our main centre in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. Our values are simple: Respect Risk: Go safely beyond the comfort zone Respect Nature: Protect our playground Respect Choice: Let everyone make their choice Apply below. If you’re unsure whether we’re right for you, please get in touch for a chat or a visit. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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