Outdoor Instructor Trainee

TYF Adventure Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-week induction

Ongoing development

Job summary

TYF Adventure Ltd in Pembrokeshire is seeking an Outdoor Instructor Trainee for a seasonal fixed-term contract (April–September 2027). You’ll develop the skills, judgement and confidence to deliver adventure experiences while gaining real-world experience daily, supporting activities such as coasteering, kayaking, surfing, climbing and paddleboarding.

With mentoring and a four-week induction, you’ll grow to deliver activities independently.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for the outdoors and people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence leading or engaging groups of different ages/backgrounds.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support activities such as coasteering, kayaking, surfing, climbing and paddleboarding.
• Develop confidence and facilitate group management and activities.
• Support mentoring, training and regular feedback from the instructor team.
• Engage with young people and ensure safety during sessions.

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Communication

Group leadership

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Youth experience

Customer service

Leadership in youth activities

Education

NGB qualification or in progress

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Seasonal Fixed-Term Contract (April – September 2027)

Location: St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6SD

Closing Date:18th October | Interviews: 24th & 25th October

About the Role

As an Outdoor Instructor Trainee, you’ll begin your journey towards becoming a professional Outdoor Instructor. Working alongside our experienced team, you’ll develop the technical skills, judgement and confidence needed to deliver exceptional adventure experiences while gaining valuable real-world experience every day.

Alongside supporting activities such as coasteering, kayaking, surfing, climbing and paddleboarding, you’ll take the lead on many of our team challenges, initiative exercises, problem-solving activities and evening programmes. These sessions are an important part of the TYF experience and give you the opportunity to develop the confidence, group management and facilitation skills that make great instructors.

As your experience and confidence grow, you’ll take on increasing responsibility throughout the season, supported by mentoring, training and regular feedback from our instructor team. Many of our current Outdoor Instructors started their careers with us as trainees, and we actively look to develop and retain the right people for future seasons. Some of our trainees have even gained additional qualifications and progressed to delivering activities independently before the end of their first season.

• One relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification, or currently working towards achieving one.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential Experience & Skills

• A genuine passion for the outdoors and working with people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence leading or engaging groups of different ages and backgrounds.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.
• Experience working with young people.
• Experience delivering games, team challenges or youth activities.
• Customer service or hospitality experience.
• Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts, Cadets, outdoor education or similar leadership experience.

What You’ll Gain

• 40 hours per week (annualised hours)
• Four-week paid induction and training package
• Ongoing mentoring, training and professional development throughout the season
• Access to high-quality equipment across all activities
• Work as part of a small, supportive and highly experienced team

For nearly 40 years, TYF has been setting the standard for adventure. As the pioneers of coasteering, we’ve built our reputation on outstanding guiding, uncompromising safety and developing highly skilled instructors.

At TYF, we don’t believe great instructors are made by following scripts. We recruit talented people, invest in their development and trust them to use their judgement to create top quality experiences. That trust, supported by excellent training, mentoring and clear operating standards, is what makes working at TYF different.

We’re a small team with high standards and a shared passion for the outdoors. You’ll work alongside experienced instructors who are generous with their knowledge, and you’ll quickly become part of a team that enjoys making the most of life in Pembrokeshire. For many of us, the adventure doesn’t end when the working day does.

Working at TYF is an opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills and build a long-term career in the outdoor industry. From our comprehensive four-week induction through to ongoing mentoring and professional development, we’ll support you every step of the way.