Seasonal Outdoor Activity Instructor – Live‑In Options

Institute for Outdoor Learning; Mayfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation available

Meals provided when working

£500 training budget

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Team training events

Job summary

Bowles is one of the UK’s top outdoor education centres near Tunbridge Wells. We seek enthusiastic, motivated instructors passionate about outdoor learning to join our team for the Summer 2026 period (with potential permanent roles for qualified skiing staff).

Accommodation, meals, and staff training are provided. Expect to deliver outdoor learning sessions across activities like dry ski slopes, rock climbing, archery, and water-based activities to residential clients.

Qualifications

• First aid and driving licence required.
• Two NGB instructor qualifications from listed disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outdoor learning sessions across a full range of activities.
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Skills

First aid

Driving licence

Strong interpersonal skills

Professional approach

Passion for outdoor learning

Ability to swim 400m

Education

Rock climbing qualification (RCI/CWI/Southern Sandstone)

Paddlesports instructor/coach/leader/PSRC

Snowsports qualification

High Ropes/ERCA

Walking award (Lowland/Mountain Leader)

Archery UK

Job description

Bowles is one of the UK’s top outdoor education centres near Tunbridge Wells. We seek enthusiastic, motivated instructors passionate about outdoor learning to join our team for the Summer 2026 period (with potential permanent roles for qualified skiing staff).

Accommodation, meals, and staff training are provided. Expect to deliver outdoor learning sessions across activities like dry ski slopes, rock climbing, archery, and water-based activities to residential clients.