Outdoor Instructor / Outdoor Technician & Trainer

Brathay Exploration Group; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor adventure organization in Ambleside is seeking an experienced Outdoor Instructor to provide high-quality technical support and instruction across various programmes. Responsibilities include delivering outdoor technical instruction, ensuring safety, and supporting equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess multiple outdoor qualifications, such as Rock Climbing Instructor and Paddlesport Leader. The role involves flexible working hours, with opportunities for professional development and a rewarding working environment with numerous staff benefits.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

30 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Refer‑a‑friend scheme

Long service awards

Reward & recognition awards

One free staff night’s accommodation at our Ambleside base per year

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality outdoor technical support and instruction.
• Experience in working with diverse training teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor technical instruction and safety cover for programmes.
• Support inspection and maintenance of outdoor equipment.
• Engage in professional development work and training.

Skills

Rock Climbing Instructor / Single Pitch Award

Paddlesport Leader or equivalent BCU or UKCC awards

Powerboat level 2

First Aid Certificate (16 hours)

Safeguarding level 2/3

PCV/D1 driving licence

Trailer licence D1+E

Job description

We’re looking for an Outdoor Instructor with a wide breadth of experience and qualifications to deliver high-quality outdoor technical support, instruction and safety cover across Brathay’s programmes. These include schools and universal youth programmes, apprentices, graduates and professional development work.

You’ll be part of a small, close‑knit outdoor technical support team, working alongside our diverse training teams and associate practitioners.

The role includes:

• Delivering outdoor technical instruction, safety cover and support across a range of programmes
• Working as a Trainer on schools and universal youth programmes
• Supporting the inspection and maintenance of outdoor equipment, PPE and creative resources
• Working flexibly, including regular evenings, some weekends, and occasional UK travel

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Rock Climbing Instructor / Single Pitch Award
• Paddlesport Leader or equivalent BCU or UKCC awards
• Powerboat level 2
• First Aid Certificate (16 hours)

At least one higher level NGB from the list below

• RYA Safety boat or Powerboat Instructor
• A more advanced Paddlesport award
• Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor / Mountain Instructor Award
• Safeguarding level 2/3
• PCV/D1 driving licence

Desirable:

• Safeguarding level 2/3
• PCV/D1 driving licence
• Trailer licence D1+E

Great Place to Work

Did we mention? Brathay Trust has been officially recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in the Charity and Not‑for‑Profit sector by Great Place To Work — so why not join us?

Interested?

Click apply below and send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest and how you meet the criteria for the role.

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Closing Date: 9th January 2025

Our Offering:

We’re proud to be officially recognised as a Great Place to Work, and we offer a range of staff benefits designed to make working here even more rewarding:

• Health Cash Plan
• 30 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition awards
• One free staff night’s accommodation at our Ambleside base per year (transferable to family or friends)

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:

For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.