Outdoor Activity Instructor / Group Leader

Core; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Wellbeing Hub

Financial wellbeing platform

Mentoring programme

Career pathways

Retail discounts

Discount in on-site shops

Job summary

PGL is inviting energetic individuals to join as Activity Instructors / Group Leaders in Swindon. The role involves running engaging outdoor activity sessions, supervising groups, and contributing to a fun, safe environment for young guests. Peak periods are busy and rewarding, with support and training provided.

No prior experience is required; your character and enthusiasm for adventure matter most. Expect a dynamic, enjoyable team culture with opportunities to develop skills and progress

Qualifications

• No experience required; character and energy are valued.
• Passion for adventure and the outdoors.
• Friendly, team-focused attitude with resilience for busy peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise activity sessions for groups of children.
• Light campfires and manage group meals when needed.
• Inspect equipment and ensure safety across activities.

Skills

Energy

Confidence

Teamwork

Outdoor enthusiasm

Job description

• We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate will be £13.45 per hour with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods..
• Full Time Fixed Term Contract
• Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.

Made by adventure

PGL is shaping the next generation through extraordinary residential adventures. Our award-winning programmes help children discover the fun of being outdoors, promote wellbeing, develop character, and build real-world skills for life. Will you join the adventure?

Make a difference as an Activity Instructor / Group Leader

Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.

You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. No two days will ever be the same.

Are you a PGL person?

No experience needed, your character is what we value most. PGL people are:

• Passionate about adventure and the great outdoors
• Friendly people who flourish in team environments
• Determined and resilient (peak periods are challenging)

Above all, it’s our core values of FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK and RESPECT that unite us.

A place to thrive

No matter your background, ethnicity, age, neurodivergence or anything else … PGL is a place to be yourself, have fun, make lifelong friends and celebrate what makes you brilliantly unique.

Fair pay and benefits for all

• Happy holidays! On top of your annual leave, you’ll also get your birthday off and paid volunteering days to help worthwhile causes
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub alongside our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial support if you need it
• Training and mentoring programme, career pathways, aided development and qualifications in future seasons
• Big savings and exclusive perks at 100s of high street retailers, PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops

We’re part of something bigger

We’re proud to be part of PGL Beyond, a network of educational travel brands which empowers young people to explore, grow and thrive – through exceptional experiences that go beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference.

We hire the best talent and value a diverse, inclusive team; so, we are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone and are happy to provide helpful adjustments to make it easier to complete. Simply email or call us with detail around the adjustments you need. However, our top priority is the safety of the guests on our centres. Therefore, all centre based employees and some specific Head Office employees must undergo an Enhanced criminal record check (known as DBS or PVG), which we pay for. You will need to provide a 5-year address history and ID (such as passport/birth certificate). Convictions related to violence, drugs, or safeguarding may affect your application. Not all convictions will disqualify you, as we assess each case individually.