Seasonal Activities Instructor - Cumbria

Outdoor Learning; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity providing outdoor adventures is looking for a Seasonal Activities Instructor to lead a variety of outdoor activities for individuals with disabilities. This seasonal role, running from March to November, combines flexibility and dedication with the opportunity to impact lives positively. Key responsibilities include instructing activities such as sailing and climbing, ensuring safety standards are met, and supporting the overall development of participants. Applications close on 12 Jan 2026, with interviews in late January.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Possibility of accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in hill walking, climbing, canoeing, and sailing.
• Interest in working with disabled individuals.
• Minimum age of 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor adventure activities for people with disabilities.
• Instruct in a variety of activities including sailing and climbing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Outdoor activities

Education

National Governing Body qualifications

Full driving licence (D1 entitlement preferred)

Job description

Seasonal Activities Instructor - Cumbria

Contract type Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term

Closing date 12 Jan 2026 03:00 PM

Seasonal Activities Instructor at Lake District Calvert Trust

Reporting to Operations Manager

Salary £26,000 - £27,500 Pro Rata, Dependant on Qualification

What we do

The Lake District Calvert Trust is a charity that provides challenging outdoor adventures for people with disabilities. We empower individuals to build confidence, achieve personal goals, and enjoy the beauty of the Lake District countryside. We have two centres that provide a range of services, located on the outskirts Keswick.

Calvert Lakes - provides fun-filled outdoor adventure for all, with our adapted equipment and specialist knowledge, offering an experience like no other to people with disabilities, their friends and family. Our highly trained team use experience and empathy to break down barriers and truly connect with people, creating a fun, inclusive environment that gives them confidence to try new things.

Calvert Trust Riding Centre – British Horse Society and Riding for the Disabled Association approved riding establishment, supporting both Calvert Lakes and Calvert Reconnections. Our dedicated team provide accessible riding and trap driving for residential and community riders and have found that horses (and instructors) provide a little bit of magic for our guests and participants.

The Lake District Calvert Trust is a relatively small charity, and our people go above and beyond to make a difference in people’s lives. We are very proud of our achievements, and we continue to strive to be the best place to work and volunteer.

About the role

As an Activities Instructor, you will deliver a wide range of outdoor adventure activities for people with disabilities. This seasonal role requires commitment, flexibility, and a passion for inclusive adventure. You’ll work closely with the Operations Manager and other team members to create memorable experiences that challenge and inspire our participants.

Key Accountabilities

• Instructing in the Centre's main activities (sailing, canoeing, rock-climbing and hill walking) as well as a number of other activities, for example, archery, orienteering, environmental appreciation etc.
• Negotiating with groups on a day-to-day basis to ensure that their aims and objectives are being met, and to take into account the needs of the group members.
• Complying with Centre standards, operating procedures and Health and Safety regulations.
• Sleeping-in duties in rotation with other staff.
• Assisting with the supervision of student and volunteer placements.
• Assisting with the development of activities.
• Assisting with designing, modifying and improving equipment to meet the needs of our visitors.
• Take ownership of specific activity areas or equipment.
• Undertaking any other duties relevant to the post or as requested by a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Operations Manager or Chief Instructor

Person Specification

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum age 21 years.
• Full (preferably clean) driving licence. D1 entitlement or commitment to gain this is needed.
• Experience in a range of activities (preferably Hill Walking, Climbing, Canoeing and Sailing).
• One or more National Governing Body Qualifications (preferably: RYA Dinghy Instructor, appropriate BC Coaching and Leadership Awards, MT Rock Climbing Instructor Award, and RYA Safety Boat Certificate or equivalent awards).
• Two or more National Governing Body qualifications (preferably: RYA Dinghy Instructor, appropriate BC Coaching and Leadership Awards, MT Rock Climbing Instructor Award, and RYA Safety Boat Certificate or equivalent awards).
• Experience of Residential Centre work undertaking outdoor activities.
• Experience of using the outdoors for personal development.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with disabled people.

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Evidence of personal development and a desire to progress

Conditions of Service

This role is not a regular 9am – 5pm position, it requires flexibility enthusiasm and dedication, late evenings and overnight duties.

Contract

This position is fixed term 1 st March 2026 to 30 th November 2026.

Hours

Detailed in the Instructors working hours policy. Instructional staff work on average a five‑day week week which includes weekend work, evening briefings, and overnight (sleeping) duties (on a rota basis).

Pension

The Trust operates an occupational pension scheme with defined contributions, the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) and for eligible and non‑eligible jobholders enrolled in the scheme both theemployer and the employee will make a contribution.

Accommodation

May be available.

All instructor positions are subject to 2 x employee references and an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any questions or would like an application pack, please contact

Job Advert Ends Monday 12 th January 2026

Interviews In Person W/C 29 th January 2026