An Outdoor Activity Instructor leads and supervises groups or individuals participating in a variety of outdoor pursuits. This can include activities like climbing, kayaking, abseiling, mountain biking, archery, and bushcraft, amongst many others. Your primary role is to ensure the safety of participants, provide clear instruction, and facilitate an enjoyable and educational experience. You'll be responsible for equipment checks, risk assessments, and adapting activities to suit different age groups and abilities. This career requires not only excellent technical skills in your chosen activities but also strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. It's a hands-on role where you're constantly interacting with people and the natural environment, often working with children, young people, or corporate groups on team-building exercises. It's incredibly rewarding if you have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy helping others develop new skills and confidence.
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YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE
( Added 05 Jan 2026 - 2 positions available )
<p>The course includes eight units; Engaging & Communicating with Young People, Safeguarding, Youth Work Theory, Young People’s Development, Reflective Practice, Work-based Practice, Working with Behaviour that Challenges, Group Work, & a varied selection of optional units, all reflecting the broad competencies needed for effective youth support.</p>
Closing date: in 7 days
Possible start date: 11 May 2026
YOUNG GLOUCESTERSHIRE
( Added 05 Jan 2026 - 2 positions available )
<p>The course includes eight units; Engaging & Communicating with Young People, Safeguarding, Youth Work Theory, Young People’s Development, Reflective Practice, Work-based Practice, Working with Behaviour that Challenges, Group Work, & a varied selection of optional units, all reflecting the broad competencies needed for effective youth support.</p>
Closing date: in 7 days
Possible start date: 11 May 2026
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