A Quick Bit About Us
Land & Wave are a thriving independent activity centre based in Swanage, with over 10 years’ experience of training people to become excellent outdoor instructors.
We pride ourselves on providing action-packed weeks ranging from school trips to stag parties both on land and sea.
Our training academy has paved the way for hundreds of people to launch happy, satisfying careers in the outdoor industry.
About the Role
We’re searching for six brilliant outdoor instructors who want a full-time contract offering.
This annualised hours contract means you work hard in the summer season, take the winter off and get paid every month of the year. This means you get job security, private healthcare, profit share and £500 annual training budget.
Why Work For Us?
Here at Land & Wave, we’re a close-knit bunch of both family and friends, so you’ll be welcomed with open arms. You can expect a friendly, personal experience whilst gaining professional, relevant qualifications to propel you into your outdoor career.
YOU benefit from a guaranteed wage every month plus a generous training budget and other work perks (see below) and WE benefit from your expertise and energy during the busiest time of year.
Benefits of an Annualised Hours Contract VS Freelance
● Year-round monthly salary
● Two-year job security (with the possibility of this becoming a permanent role)
● Pension scheme
● 21 days holiday allowance
● Company profit share
● £500 training budget
● Private Healthcare
● Discounted outdoor kit
● Paid winters off
If this sounds like it could be the role for you, please take a moment to delve into our website and socials to get a feel for the type of company we are.
Our seasons are really busy with school trip residentials for ages 8+, stag and hen adventures, plus lots of Duke of Edinburgh’s Award work.
Essential Qualifications
● Experience managing groups and working with children
● DBS clearance You must also hold TWO or more of these qualifications:
● RCI Assessment (Rock Climbing Instructor Award)
● Sea Kayak Leader
● Minibus D1 licence
● NCC Coasteering Guide (National Coasteering Charter)
● National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)
Other Desirable Qualifications
● Drivers licence
● Bushcraft Level 2 or similar
● Lowland Leader
● DofE Assessor / Supervisor
How to Apply
Full Time, Permanent
Salary or hourly/day rate: Salary £23,500 FTE (annualised hours £17,625 based on 30 hours)
Closing date*: 20th September 2022
Email alex@landandwave.co.uk with a CV and cover letter about why you want to be selected for this Outdoor Instructor Full Time – Annualised Hours role
