Adventure Sport Instructor

Askham Bryan College; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Generous pension scheme

35 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

On-site catering

Gym membership discount

Free parking

Job summary

Askham Bryan College in York is recruiting an Adventure Sport Instructor to join the Sport & Public Services team. The role focuses on delivering practical outdoor learning, residential experiences and off-site activities within a forward-thinking department.

The successful candidate will work with learners across Further Education and Higher Education, delivering a range of activities while emphasising safety, leadership and employability.

Qualifications

• Relevant adventure sport experience and a passion for outdoor learning.
• Ability to support high-quality teaching and practical outdoor instruction.
• Strong commitment to learner safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical adventure sport activities, residentials and expeditions.
• Plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of activities across campus and off-site.
• Develop learners' technical, leadership and employability skills.
• Support ongoing professional development through CPD opportunities.

Skills

Adventure sport

Teaching experience

Safety awareness

Job description

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Job profile for Adventure Sport Instructor

Adventure Sport Instructor

York 30/10/2026

Job details

Salary £17.98 per hour Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Package Generous Holiday Pay Plus Bank Holidays Pro rata / Local Government Pension Scheme / Free Parking / Various Staff Benefits Job category/type Curriculum Date posted 07/10/2026 Job reference PT00116 Attachments Adventure Sport Instructor JD.pdf

Job description

Job Title: Adventure Sport Instructor

Location: York

Contract Type: Full Time - 37 hours, Fixed Term Contract for 9 weeks

Salary: SP29 - £17.98 per hour

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adventure Sport Instructor to join our Sport & Public Services team in York. This role offers the chance to work within a dedicated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking department, supporting the delivery of an ambitious Adventure Sport curriculum. You will play a key role in delivering practical outdoor learning, residential experiences and off-site activities, while helping to shape the future development of both our Further Education provision and our new Foundation Degree in Adventure Sport.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and practical outdoor instruction across our Adventure Sport programmes. The successful candidate will work with learners on both Further Education and Higher Education courses, delivering a range of practical activities, residentials, expeditions and fieldwork experiences. Relevant industry experience, outdoor leadership qualifications and a strong commitment to learner development, safety and wellbeing are essential.

The successful candidate will support the planning, preparation and delivery of a wide range of adventure sport activities, which could be on and off campus, including residential weeks and outdoor expeditions throughout the academic year. They will contribute to the development of learners' technical, leadership and employability skills while gaining opportunities to further develop their own teaching, instructional and industry expertise. In addition, the post holder will have access to a comprehensive programme of internal and external Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to support their ongoing professional growth.

With experience in Adventure Sport and a passion for what you do, you may not have experience in teaching but must be willing to work in a dynamic and challenging environment that is exciting, engaging and rewarding. Above all, you will be ready to learn and keen to positively influence the future of our students.

Interviews: 6th November 2026

Start Date:The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).

About the College:

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:

• On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VI suite
• Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks
• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus Christmas shut down
• Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• On-site catering including a canteen and shop
• Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
• Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner
• Enhances sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as “spent”. It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on “regulated activity”: You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once