Outdoor Instructor Trainee - Pembrokeshire

Institute for Outdoor Learning; St Davids; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Discounts with leading outdoor brands

Job summary

TYF is seeking an Outdoor Instructor Trainee for a seasonal, fixed-term role in Pembrokeshire, UK. The position runs April–September 2027 with a four-week induction and ongoing mentoring.

You’ll develop technical skills across coasteering, kayaking, surfing, climbing and paddleboarding while gaining valuable real-world experience. As part of a small but highly experienced team, you’ll learn to lead sessions, manage groups, and deliver engaging activities safely.

Qualifications

• One relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification, or currently working towards achieving one.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Passion for the outdoors and working with people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional adventure experiences while gaining real-world experience every day.
• Take the lead on team challenges, initiative exercises and evening programmes.
• Develop confidence, group management and facilitation skills.
• Work as part of a professional team and participate in mentoring and training.

Skills

Outdoor passion

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Group leadership

Teamwork

Experience with young people

Experience delivering activities/games

Customer service / hospitality

Education

NGB qualification or working towards

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Contract type Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term

Closing date 18 Oct 2026 05:00 PM

Seasonal Fixed-Term Contract (April – September 2027)

Why work for TYF?

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.

If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working as part of a professional team and are committed to continually developing as an instructor, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Discounts with leading outdoor brands

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• 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.

Closing Date: 18th October

Interviews: 24th & 25th October