Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor & Climbing Coach

Outdoor Learning; Castletown; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly salary + paid holiday

Offsite instructor house accommodation

Staff trips and CPD opportunities

Training and development support

Job summary

Portland Outdoor Centre is seeking a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor to join our residential centre on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. The role focuses on delivering Coasteering, Climbing, Abseiling and watersports to school and youth groups, with thorough training provided by a supportive team.

We offer accommodation in the instructor house, CPD opportunities, and progression paths. Contracts run until late Sep/Oct 2027, with a salary of £26,728–£28,080 per annum pro rata and term-time

Qualifications

• Qualities we are looking for: strong work ethic, passion for outdoors, desire to progress and gain qualifications, prior experience with young people, climbing/coasteering trained, BC Core coach, Archery GB/GNAS, Lowland Leader Award or higher.

Responsibilities

• Instructors deliver Coasteering, Climbing and Watersports sessions at various venues.
• Develop skills through practical activity delivery and training.
• Support and supervise groups to ensure safe, engaging experiences.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Outdoor enthusiast

Experience with youth

Climbing instructor training

Coasteering experience

BC Core coach

Archery GB/GNAS

Lowland Leader Award

Job description

Portland Outdoor Centre is seeking a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor to join our residential centre on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. The role focuses on delivering Coasteering, Climbing, Abseiling and watersports to school and youth groups, with thorough training provided by a supportive team.

We offer accommodation in the instructor house, CPD opportunities, and progression paths. Contracts run until late Sep/Oct 2027, with a salary of £26,728–£28,080 per annum pro rata and term-time