Sports Development Coach (Outdoor Instructor) Casual

Sefton Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking Outdoor Activity Development Coaches to deliver water sports and land-based activities at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre. The role includes contributing to Pay & Play hires and supporting the centre’s operation and maintenance.

The position requires enthusiasm, adaptability to various activities, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. A pool of casual instructors will be utilised to deliver high-quality sessions across canoeing, kayaking, sailing, raft

Responsibilities

• Deliver water sports and land-based outdoor activities and courses at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre.
• Assist in the running of a busy leisure and outdoor activity centre, including equipment storage and maintenance.

Job description

Sports Development Coach (Outdoor Instructor) Casual

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Salary: Grade D, SCP 5 - 6, £25,583 to £25,989 per annum
• Location: Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
• Contract: Casual
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours
• Hours: 0 hours. Casual as and when required.
• Closing Date: 23/10/2026 at 14:11
• Reference: COMM/25/325094

An exciting opportunity has arisen as we are looking to recruit Outdoor Activity Development Coaches to add to our pool of Instructors. Your primary role will be the delivery of water sports and land-based outdoor adventurous activities and courses at the newly refurbished Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre.

CLAC now has a 78-hectare marine lake, a health and fitness suite, two fitness studios, meeting rooms and a newly opened Bunk Barn which can accommodate 40 guests. As well as being next door to the recently opened Lake House hotel and bistro, this facility is one of Sefton’s primary assets situated in the stunning Crosby Coastal Park area of Sefton, Merseyside.

As a member of the coaching team, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality sessions and courses, and the facilitation of our Pay & Play hire. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors/coaches, who are passionate about the benefits of the outdoor experience and can deliver safe and fun sessions. In addition to activity delivery, you will be required to assist in the general running of a busy leisure and outdoor activity Centre eg equipment storage and maintenance.

Our current activities include canoeing, kayaking, sailing, raft building, bell boating, team building and archery and more are in the pipeline. Whether you're new to the industry or an old hand, if you have qualifications and/or experience in these activities, are a team player and an excellent communicator, and can adapt your style to work with different age groups and a diverse variety of people, we'd like to hear from you.

As a valued member of our team we will look for opportunities to develop your personal and coaching skills in a variety of watersports & adventurous activities. After all, it's great to share our passions!

The post includes evenings and weekend work.

Intervies to be held shortly after receipt of application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

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