Are you an outdoor instructor looking for exciting summer work in beautiful Dorset? Do you want to develop and grow within your Outdoor Instructing career?
At Land & Wave, we’re all about real adventures on the Jurassic Coast, and we’re on the lookout for fun, energetic instructors to join our team this season.
Here’s what your summer could look like:
- Leading sea kayaking tours to Old Harry Rocks
- Taking groups coasteering in stunning venues
- Rock climbing on coastal limestone cliffs
- Paddleboarding on serene seas, rivers, and lakes
- Teaching bushcraft (friction fire lighting, deer butchery, fish and game prep)
- Guiding Jurassic Coast expeditions
Expectations of a Lead instructor
- To lead! Take charge of running sessions and lead a team
- Inspire new instructors – give them skills and advice to build their confidence
- Look after our really important school clients
- Plan engaging adventure activities – make it yours
- Expand on your leadership skills and outdoor qualifications
- Excellent customer service
We see this role as the next step in your professional career. Most instructors in this role will quickly move onto full time leadership jobs following this kind of post.
A Cracking Package
This post includes some brilliant benefits designed to support you in your career.
- £27,040 pro rata DOE
- 30-40 hours per week
- Full-time, temporary (April-September)
- Two weeks paid training
- Three FREE training courses / assessments up to the value of £600
- Complete your D1 minibus theory tests and medical BEFORE 01 April 2025 and we’ll pay for your test – worth £1200 !
- Help with accommodation: we can help with discounted camping / staff housing* / introductions to quality homestays *subject to availability
- Discounted kit and PPE
Why You’ll Love It Here
We want to make the most of your skills and experiences to keep delivering top-notch outdoor adventures to all kinds of groups: schools, youth groups, families, stag and hen parties, corporate events—you name it!
- You’ll motivate and lead a team of qualified instructors, knowing that by the end of the season, you’ve inspired countless people to get outside and try something new.
- We’re big on personal growth. You’ll be encouraged to develop your own skills too, with full access to our paddleboards and kayaks to use in your free time.
- Expect to be surrounded by a friendly, supportive crew with plenty of social time.
- We believe in work-life balance, so you’ll get paid well and have regular time off to recharge.
Skills & Qualifications We’re Looking For:
This is a Lead Instructor role, so solid people skills are key. We need someone who’s great at leading groups, solving problems, and motivating others. Plus, being warm, friendly, and up for a challenge will fit right in with our team.
Must-have Qualifications:
- Paddlesport Leader
- Lowland Leader Award (or equivalent)
- NWSMP and/or Beach Lifeguard NVBLQ and/or SLS Surf Lifeguard
- Coasteering NCC Guide Award Training
- Personal Performance Award (SUP/Kayak/Canoe)
- NCFE Bushcraft Instructor Level 2 / 3 or equivalent
- RCI Training
- DofE Supervisor
- Outdoor First Aid Level 3
- At least 1 year experience in an outdoor instructor role
Nice-to-have (but not essential):
- SUP Coastal Leader/Coach
- DofE Assessor
- Sea Kayak Leader Training / Canoe Leader Training
- RLSS Beach Lifeguard
- D1 and CPC
- RCI Assessment
- First Aid trainer / Assessor and/or RLSS Trainer Assessor
- Mountain Leader
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your kind of summer, send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]. Make sure to title your email “Seasonal Lead Instructor Job” and get your application in before 01 December
We’ll need you on board by 01 April 2025 to complete 2 weeks of mandatory paid training.
Want to see more of what we’re all about? Check us out on socials @landandwave or visit our website at landandwave.co.uk.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
