Senior Outdoor Adventure Instructor

Absolute Adventure Limited; Sharjah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute Adventure, part of Hero Experiences Group, seeks a Senior Instructor to lead delivery of outdoor education and expedition programmes in UAE. You will manage groups, support instructors, and uphold safety and high delivery standards across watersports, climbing, and adventure activities.

You will mentor junior staff, develop sessions, assess risks, and ensure programmes meet client needs while embedding best practice in risk management and participant welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outdoor education, adventure activities, or residential camps.
• Ability to manage groups and maintain safe, engaging learning environments.
• Relevant outdoor qualifications appropriate to activities delivered.
• First Aid qualification required.
• Experience coaching and developing instructors and junior staff.
• Experience working with schools or youth groups.
• Full UAE driving licence or ability to obtain one.
• Strong decision-making under changing conditions.
• Knowledge of risk management, safety procedures, and participant welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity delivery and line-side supervision across programmes.
• Provide coaching and feedback to instructors to maintain quality.
• Support programme development and oversee specific activity areas.
• Apply risk assessments and modify activities to maintain safety.
• Ensure a positive participant experience with strong group management.
• Make operational decisions and escalate safety or welfare concerns when needed.

Skills

Outdoor education delivery

Group management

Instructing & mentoring

Technical outdoor qualifications

First Aid certification

Schools/educational groups experience

Driving license UAE

Decision making under pressure

Risk management & safety

Programme delivery reliability

Job description

Absolute Adventure, part of Hero Experiences Group, seeks a Senior Instructor to lead delivery of outdoor education and expedition programmes in UAE. You will manage groups, support instructors, and uphold safety and high delivery standards across watersports, climbing, and adventure activities.

You will mentor junior staff, develop sessions, assess risks, and ensure programmes meet client needs while embedding best practice in risk management and participant welfare.