Senior Activity Instructor

Stubbers Adventure Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation until Oct 2027

Free off-duty use of centre activities

Free yearly family membership

20% discount at centre coffee shop

Outdoor equipment and clothingDiscount

Job summary

Stubbers Adventure Centre in Upminster is seeking a Senior Activity Instructor to lead a busy multi-activity residential centre. You will oversee a wide range of land and water activities and play a key role in training and standards.

Ideal candidates have 3 seasons outdoor experience, recognised climbing qualification (ERCA/RCI/CWI), Paddle UK qualification, RYA instructor qualifications, and DBS clearance. A driving license and PC skills are desirable. Accommodation is provided until Oct 2027.

Qualifications

• Essential: 3 seasons in the adventurous outdoor sector.
• Essential: ERCA, RCI or CWI climbing qualification.
• Essential: Paddle UK qualification – paddle sport instructor or above.
• Essential: Competent paddler in all weather conditions (SUP, kayak, open canoe).
• Essential: In-date 16-hour first aid qualifications.
• Essential: Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Desirable: 2 years’ leadership experience.
• Desirable: RYA instructor qualifications.
• Desirable: Paddle UK coach awards.
• Desirable: GCSE maths or English grade C or equivalent.
• Desirable: PC word processing and databases knowledge.
• Desirable: UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a wide range of land and water activities.
• Train and monitor standards of activity delivery.
• Be the go-to person for customer service and colleague support.
• Run RYA instructor courses in powerboats and jet skis.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Customer service

Written communication

PC word processing & databases

First aid awareness

DBS clearance

Education

ERCA/RCI/CWI climbing qualifications

Paddle UK instructor or above

RYA instructor qualifications

Paddle UK coach awards

GCSE maths or English grade C or equivalent

UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Activity Instructor

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Activities

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Upminster

Compensation: £28,354 / year

Description

Are you looking to progress your career in the outdoors?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced outdoor professional who is looking to play a greater part in leadership and setting standards at a busy multi activity residential centre.

In addition to delivering the widest range of land and water-based activities, you will be part of the core team delivering training and monitoring of standards of activity delivery and be the go-to person for customer service and colleague support. You will run RYA instructor courses in powerboats and jet ski’s.

Experience and knowledge.

Essential skills and qualifications.

• 3 seasons worth of experience in the adventurous outdoor sector.
• A recognised climbing qualification – ERCA, RCI OR CWI.
• Paddle UK qualification – paddle sport instructor or above.
• Competent paddler in all weather conditions (Sup, kayak and open canoe.)
• In date 16-hour first aid qualifications
• Demonstrate coherent and legible written communication and basic numeracy
• Hold a current enhanced DBS clearance.

Desirable skills and qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Employed in the residential multi activity sector.
• RYA instructor qualifications.
• Paddle UK coach awards.
• GCSE maths or English grade C or equivalent.
• Have a working knowledge of PC based word processing and databases.
• Hold a UK driving license.

Benefits.

• Countryside feel with easy access to London (into centre in 40 minutes by public transport).
• Support towards relevant outdoor activity qualifications.
• Accommodation until October 2027, subject to availability and agreed terms.
• Free off-duty use of centre activities, subject to availability, safety requirements and centre policies.
• A free yearly family membership and 20% discount at the centre’s coffee shop.
• Outdoor equipment and clothing discounts through participating suppliers and partner schemes.

Take the next step in outdoor leadership. Applications close 30 November 2026.