Activity Instructor

CEMP; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local adventure activity provider in Norwich is seeking an Activity Instructor on a temporary contract. The successful candidate will deliver engaging outdoor activities to varied groups, requiring NGB Instructor qualifications and previous experience in outdoor education. The role involves working flexible hours, mainly during the summer season, making it perfect for those passionate about outdoor adventures. Employees enjoy numerous benefits including competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Employee discount programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 100 hours instruction experience in an outdoor centre or similar.
• NGB qualifications in sailing, paddlesport, or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work varying hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adventurous activities such as canoeing, climbing, and kayaking.
• Support outdoor learning for schools and community groups.
• Work mainly during summer season and variable hours.

Skills

Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications

British Canoeing (BC) qualifications

Education

At least one NGB Instructor/Coach qualification

Job description

Activity Instructor | 9429 | Temporary Contract | Variable hours per week | £13.05 per hour | Grade C | Norwich

Whitlingham Adventure offers a wide range of adventurous activities on water and land to young people, adults, families and to local communities. Activities include canoeing, climbing, kayaking, orienteering, sailing, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing and more.

Based within Whitlingham Country Park, a gateway to the Broads National Park, the centre provides outdoor learning activities with schools and youth groups, individual courses, adventure clubs, craft hire and a range of opportunities to be active outdoors.

Qualifications

We are looking for qualified Activity Instructors to join our team who will deliver to a range of people in their relevant activities. With at least 100 hours instruction over a minimum of one full season of working in an outdoor centre or similar environment, you must hold at least one of the following (or better) National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor/Coach qualifications:

• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
  • Dinghy Instructor
  • Windsurf Start Instructor
• British Canoeing (BC)
  • Paddlesport Instructor or Leader
  • Stand up paddleboard Instructor or Leader
  • UKCC Level 1 Coach
• (Or equivalent schemes/NGBs)

Flexible working, with the opportunity for progress and development within the centre and the industry, gaining a range of experiences during the season. Instructors are employed on a variable hours basis, with activities mainly being delivered throughout the summer season including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

For further information, please see our website www.whitlinghamadventure.org.uk

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.

For an informal discussion please contact the centre to speak to our Senior Outdoor Learning Leader, Chris on 01603 632307 or email.

Benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards, our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Closing date: 22 February 2025 at 23:55

Applications can be reviewed upon application therefore decisions may be made before the closing date.