Senior Instructor

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzz Active is seeking a Senior Instructor to lead sessions and mentor instructors across three sites: Eastbourne for sailing and windsurfing, Cuckmere for paddle sports, and Bushy Wood for land-based activities. You will uphold safety and learning standards and help manage day-to-day operations.

You’ll oversee delivery across sites, support staff development, and contribute to a varied outdoor education programme while pursuing continued professional development and recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring instructional teams in a centre or club.
• Ability to work confidently with groups from a range of ages and abilities.
• Hold valid First Aid training appropriate to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead sessions and deliver high-quality outdoor experiences across multiple sites.
• Support and mentor instructors, ensuring delivery standards and safety procedures.
• Help manage daily operations at busy outdoor centres and coordinate with site teams.
• Oversee activity delivery across three sites: Eastbourne, Cuckmere and Bushy Wood.

Skills

leadership

mentoring

communication

organisational skills

First Aid trained

Education

RYA Senior Instructor

PaddleUK Paddlesport Coach/Leader

Mountain Training CWI

ERCA High Ropes Instructor

Job description

Job Description

Do you have the experience to lead others and deliver unforgettable outdoor adventures? If you do, join Buzz Active as a Senior Instructor and play a key role in shaping safe, exciting outdoor experiences for schools, community groups and the public across East Sussex.

As a Senior Instructor, you’ll lead sessions, support instructors, and help manage the daily operations of our busy outdoor centres.

You’ll be based across three stunning sites — Eastbourne for sailing and windsurfing, Cuckmere for paddle sports, and Bushy Wood for land-based and residential activities. You’ll oversee delivery standards, mentor instructors, and ensure our high-quality safety and learning procedures are maintained across all activities.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Hold a relevant senior qualification such as RYA Senior Instructor, PaddleUK Paddlesport Coach or Leader, Mountain Training CWI, or ERCA High Ropes Instructor.
• Have experience leading and mentoring instructional teams in a centre or club environment.
• Can work confidently with groups from a range of ages and abilities.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Hold valid First Aid training appropriate to the role.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at our Eastbourne site on Royal Parade during the weeks beginning 02 or 09 November 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your outdoor career. You’ll work across three unique coastal and woodland environments, developing your leadership and coaching experience while mentoring seasonal staff and supporting the delivery of a varied outdoor education programme. Buzz Active also offers continual professional development and access to in-house and externally recognised qualifications.

• Buzz Active also offers continual professional development and access to in-house and externally recognised qualifications.
• We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment.

I’ve developed so much since joining Buzz Active. Supporting instructors and working across our three sites gives me variety, responsibility and the chance to share what I love doing every day.

About Us

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.