Seasonal Instructor

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible/hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Seasonal Instructor to lead and support outdoor activities for young people and groups across Somerset. You'll deliver residential courses, ensure safety, and provide outstanding customer care in a four-centre outdoor network near Quantock and Mendip Hills.

This seasonal role runs Feb 1 to Nov 30, 2027, offering a rewarding opportunity to inspire confidence, skills and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering outdoor and adventurous activities for young people.
• Residential settings experience, risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Hold one or more of the listed qualifications (RCI, Paddlesport Instructor, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Deliver outdoor adventures and learning experiences across Somerset.
• Shape and develop activities on-site and outdoors.
• Maintain safety and safeguarding for participants.
• Provide excellent customer care and join a supportive team.
• Help manage four outdoor centres in Quantock and Mendip Hills.

Skills

Outdoor instruction experience

Residential settings experience

Risk assessment and safety practices

Strong communication

Education

RCI / Paddlesport Instructor / Mountain Bike Leader / Lowland Leader / Duke of Edinburgh Assessor / Archery GB Instructor

Job description

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Salary: Grade 15, Ranging from £25,614 to £26,016

Contract: The seasonal contract starts February 1st, 2027 – November 30th, 2027.

About the Role

Are you passionate about the outdoors and creating memorable experiences for young people and groups?

As a Seasonal Instructor, you'll lead and support a wide range of exciting outdoor activities, both on and off-site, helping participants build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy safe, engaging adventures.

You'll play a key role in delivering residential courses, providing excellent customer care, maintaining high standards of safety and safeguarding, and ensuring every visitor receives a welcoming and positive experience.

Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help create an environment where learning, adventure and personal growth can thrive.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Deliver inspiring outdoor adventures and learning experiences for young people across Somerset and beyond.
• Help shape and develop exciting activities, both on-site and in the great outdoors.
• Give young people the chance to build confidence, learn new skills and discover what they're capable of.
• Maintain and inspect activity equipment, ensuring the highest standards of safety.
• Play an important role in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of every participant.
• Work across four stunning outdoor centres set within the beautiful Quantock and Mendip Hills.
• Join a service that focuses on what young people can achieve, helping them imagine, discover and succeed.

What You'll Bring

• Experience delivering outdoor and adventurous activities for young people.
• Experience in residential settings, risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Hold one or more of the following qualifications: RCI, Paddlesport Instructor, Mountain Bike Leader, Lowland Leader, Duke of Edinburgh Assessor, or Archery GB Instructor.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with children and adults.
• Confident using ICT systems and equipment.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchaseadditional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's mostenhancedand secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangementstosupportwork-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.