Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday pay

Training opportunities

Use of equipment

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre, offering flexible hours and £13.26 per hour. This role supports outdoor activities in a beautiful country park setting.

Applicants must hold various instructor qualifications such as RYA Dinghy and BC awards. The position involves assisting in activity delivery, equipment use, and personal development opportunities. Enjoy holiday pay and training while working in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant instructor awards for paddlesports, dinghy, climbing, archery, and fencing required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of outdoor activities like taster sessions and school events.
• Work alongside Lead and Senior Instructors on diverse programs.
• Assist with boat hire and centre maintenance.
• Participate in personal development and training.

Skills

BC (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award

RYA Dinghy Instructor

Climbing Wall Instructor

Archery GB instructor

British Fencing Core Coach award

Job description

Casual Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre

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.

Requirements

• BC (Paddle UK) Paddlesports/SUP Instructor Award (or equivalent)
• RYA Dinghy Instructor
• Climbing Wall Instructor (previously CWA)
• Archery GB instructor
• British Fencing Core Coach award

About the Centre

Dinton Activity Centre is a thriving local authority centre based at Dinton Pastures Country Park. The centre handles a footfall of around 20,000 people per year, has a fleet of 30 sailing boats and 90 canoes, kayaks and paddle boards, a low ropes course, bush craft area, a rock climbing and high ropes facility, two orienteering courses and a mobile climbing tower.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of activities such as taster sessions, school/youth group events, corporate days, school holiday activities and BC/RYA/NICAS courses.
• Work alongside Lead and Senior Instructors to deliver a diverse activity and education programme.
• Assist with boat hire, off‑site events, centre maintenance and general administration/reception cover duties where necessary.
• Participate in opportunities for personal development, gaining knowledge and training to grow into a fully qualified and experienced instructor.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Holiday pay
• Training opportunities
• Use of equipment

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. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.