Trainee Instructor Scheme

Rockley; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An outdoor training organisation in Wareham offers a unique opportunity for individuals to become qualified outdoor instructors for free. You will engage in an 8-week training program and then have the chance for paid summer work. Ideal candidates are motivated, organized, and eager to learn. Responsibilities include assisting in activities and ensuring safety standards are met.

Benefits

Accommodation included during training

Opportunity for paid summer work

Qualifications

• Must be motivated and enthusiastic.
• Desire to provide young people with an incredible experience.
• Aspire to act as a role model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality instruction to all students within the group.
• Learn to instruct a variety of activities under supervision.
• Be a positive role model to students.

Skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Hardworking with a desire to learn new skills

Approachable and welcoming

Organized, efficient, and punctual

Professional appearance

Tools

RYA First Aid

ERCA Ground Belay Instructor

Paddlesport Instructor & PSRC

Job description

Overview

Rockley is thrilled to present a unique training opportunity for individuals to become qualified in a range of outdoor instructor activities for FREE. On completion of the course, you will then undertake a 11-week period of paid work during the 2026 season (subject to qualifications achieved), with the option of extending this.

While you do not necessarily need any previous experience or formal outdoor qualifications, you will ideally have a genuine passion for the outdoors. You will receive comprehensive outdoor instructor training by industry leaders, which will equip you with the skills needed to excel as an outdoor instructor in a variety of exciting and exhilarating water and land based activities.

The full Outdoor Traineeship is offered as an 8-week. A shorter 4-week programme is also offered but will exclude all water-based qualifications.

Highlights

• 4/8 week intensive outdoor instructor training programme


• Accommodation is included during your training period


• Following your initial outdoor instructor training, you will have the opportunity to undertake paid work for us during the summer 2026 season


• Ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual


• START DATE: 9th March (8 week) and 20th April (4 week) 2026


• COST: FREE

Personal Qualities

• Motivated and enthusiastic


• Hardworking with a desire to learn new skills


• Approachable and welcoming


• Organized, efficient, and punctual


• Professional appearance


• Desire to provide young people with an incredible experience


• Aspire to act as a role model

Training & Qualifications

• RYA First Aid


• ERCA Ground Belay Instructor


• Personal Paddle Training


• Paddlesport Instructor & PSRC


• Nightline Training


• Archery Tag Training


• Zip Wire Training


• Tomahawk Training


• Firelight Training

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Assist in providing high-quality instruction to all students within the group once qualified


• Learn to instruct a variety of activities under the supervision of the Senior Team


• Learn to deliver evening entertainment activities as directed by the Senior Team


• Maintain standards of tuition for practical elements, ensuring group safety and welfare


• Be a positive role model, demonstrating the expected attitudes, values, and behavior to students


• Deliver activities in line with company and local operating procedures


• Comply with health and safety/operating policies and procedures


• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, raising concerns following protocol


• Ensure clients and staff follow safety procedures and policies


• Carry out equipment checks and maintain equipment stores inventory


• Perform basic maintenance and equipment repairs or dispatch faulty equipment for repair


• Engage in general center duties such as assisting in the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness