Outdoor Activity Instructor - Sonning, Reading

Ultimate Activity; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading outdoor education provider in the UK is seeking a Survival Instructor to deliver engaging outdoor activities for children aged 7 to 14. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for outdoor education. This role includes a pastoral responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, along with participation in a paid training program. Competitive pay and additional hours available.

Benefits

Paid pre-camp training

Subsidised CPD opportunities

Competitive pay with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 7-14, ideally in an educational or camp setting.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Qualifications in outdoor education or first aid are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured outdoor activities focusing on fun and teamwork.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children in care.
• Promote participation and engagement during activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Paediatric First Aid qualification

NGB qualification in adventurous activities

Job description

Overview

The role of a Survival Instructor is to use provided resources to deliver quality, structured outdoor activities and workshops to groups of children aged 7 to 14. You will guide groups through week-long, timetabled courses with an emphasis on fun, teamwork, and skill development. You will have a pastoral role within your group, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities for children aged 7-14, focusing on participation, development, and enjoyment while working both independently and with other staff.
• Encourage participation through enthusiasm, passion and energy.
• Ensure all Camp policies and procedures are adhered to by yourself and the children in your care, including Health & Safety, Behaviour and Safeguarding procedures.
• Attend all required training and induction days prior to starting on Camp.
• Take a pastoral role as a group leader, supporting and caring for children throughout the week while promoting their welfare and best interests.
• Engage with the children outside of activity times (sign in/out times and during lunch/snack breaks).
• Live up to the company's promise of Inspiring Children Every Day and behave in a manner that reflects company expectations.
• Show energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism for the duration of the season, acting as an ambassador for Ultimate Survival Camps and as a suitable role model for children.
• Experience working with children, ideally within an education setting, and demonstrate excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and verbal reasoning; be confident in leading a group of children and accepting responsibility.
• Be flexible, a team player, and able to adapt to dynamic situations and challenges.
• Seek a challenging but hugely rewarding, enjoyable job in the holidays.

Qualifications and Experience

• Desirable: Experience within outdoor education (bushcraft specific).
• Desirable: Qualified or studying towards an NGB qualification in adventurous activities (e.g., archery, bushcraft, mountaineering).
• Desirable: Experience working in a similar camp setting with children aged 7–14.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (12 Hour Course).

Benefits

• Additional hours: up to 3 extra hours on Thursday nights (6-9 PM) for Campfire Cookout (site dependent); overtime may apply if required.
• Paid pre-camp training programme to prepare you to be an Ultimate staff member.
• Subsidised CPD opportunities, ranging from First Aid qualifications to Food Safety Certificates.
• Competitive pay with progression opportunities.