Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Training opportunities

Use of equipment

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an enthusiastic Activity Instructor for casual shifts at Dinton Activity Centre in Wokingham. You will deliver a range of activities, including taster sessions, school/youth events and corporate days, supporting a busy, family-friendly country park.

Applicants should hold BC Paddle UK Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), plus additional BC/RYA/NICAS qualifications. The role offers training, holiday pay, flexible hours and free use of equipment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a BC Paddle UK Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent).
• RYA Dinghy Instructor and/or Climbing Wall Instructor (CWA) preferred.
• Archery GB instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver taster sessions, school/youth events, corporate days and holiday activities.
• Support delivery of BC/RYA/NICAS courses with Lead/Senior Instructors.
• Assist with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance and reception duties as needed.
• Contribute to a varied activity and education programme and support personal development.

Skills

Flexible hours scheduling

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

BC Paddle UK Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent)

RYA Dinghy Instructor

Climbing Wall Instructor (CWA)

Archery GB instructor

British Fencing Core Coach award

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council

Salary: £13.26ph, 0 hours, casual contract + holiday hours

Location: Dinton Activity Centre, Hurst, Wokingham

Contract: Casual

Working Pattern: Evenings/Flexible Hours/Nights/Weekends

Hours: 0 hours.

DBS Check: Enhanced

Closing Date: 30/09/2026 at 23:00

Reference: 706410

Activity instructor – Casual – £13.26ph flexible working, holiday pay, training opportunities and free use of equipment.

Outdoor Instructor spring, summer and autumn work, set in the backdrop of a stunning country park.

Dinton Activity Centre, near Reading, Berkshire, is seeking to recruit passionate individuals who have lots of energy to bring to the team. Candidates should hold their BC (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent), RYA Dinghy Instructor, Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA), Archery GB instructor or British Fencing Core Coach award.

Dinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre based with Dinton Pastures Country Park. The centre handles a footfall of around 20,000 people per year, so the place is very much alive during peak season. We have a fleet of 30 sailing boats and 90 canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. On land we have a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower.

As an Instructor, you will support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA/NICAS courses. You will work alongside Lead and Senior Instructors to deliver a diverse activity and education program. Other responsibilities may include assisting with boat hire, offsite events, centre maintenance, and general administration / reception cover duties where necessary. Though your work we will provide opportunities for you to accelerate your personal development, providing you with knowledge and training to grow into a fully qualified and experienced instructor.

Benefits include: Flexible hours, holiday pay, training opportunities and use of equipment.

Alternatively, for an informal discussion, please contact: Mike Bennett, Team Leader at [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September 2026, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Further information on this vacancy

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