OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
SEASONAL JOBS AND COURSES.

Fancy a career in outdoor adventure? The industry is growing, which means more activity centres, more instructors, and professional activity instructor training courses offering teaching qualifications from the National Governing Bodies.

Whether you are seeking a new challenge or looking to make use of your existing experience in outdoor adventure, we have plenty of jobs and courses to keep you busy all season. Newsletter subscribers hear about new jobs first!


POPULAR ADVENTURE JOBS

Activity Instructor

Multi Activity Instructors UK

We are recruiting for instructors with and without previous experience, to work at our UK activity centres, where you will be teaching outdoor pursuits to school groups.
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Housekeeper
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company Housekeeper

Housekeeper

If you love creating calm, beautifully kept spaces, you'll feel right at home with us. Join our housekeeping team on the stunning island of Bryher for the 2026 season.
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Maritime Foundation programme
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company Maritime Foundation programme

Maritime Foundation programme

UKSA's two-year, fully funded Maritime Foundation NCFE programme is an ideal alternative to school or sixth form college for 16–18-year-olds looking to escape the traditional classroom and gain valuable work-related experience.
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Front of House Assistant
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Front of House Assistant

Step into a season of great food, great views and great company. We're looking for people who love creating memorable moments and genuine hospitality to join us.
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NEW JOBS & COURSES

Activities Manager Isle of Wight

Activities Manager Isle of Wight

As Activities Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of our activity programme, ensuring all sessions meet Manor Adventure’s high standards for safety, engagement, and educational value. You will lead and motivate a team of instructors and manage daily operat
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Outdoor Instructor
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Outdoor Instructor

Mendip is looking for motivated, passionate and brilliant instructor to take on a year round role at Mendip Activity Centre and help us on our mission, the Mendip Way.
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Watersports Instructors
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Watersports Instructors

We’re a busy watersports and activity centre on the River Medina in Cowes, Isle of Wight. Each summer, we host school groups and kids’ camps from across the UK for a week of fun on land and on the water. We’re looking for qualified instructors to help deliver our full programme of activities.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE JOBS BY TYPE

activity instructor job

Activity Instructor Jobs


Activity instructor jobs (also referred to as multi activity instructors), are often based at a purpose built centre. The ultimate outdoor job, you may specialise in a couple of activities, or you may be trained to cover a wide range. Read advice given by industry insiders.
Activity Instructor Jobs

activity instructor courses

Activity Instructor Courses


Activity instructor training courses equip you with the skills and experience to enter the workplace as a qualified activity instructor. Gain NGB awards and professional tuition on the following courses.
Activity Instructor Courses

watersports jobs

Watersports Jobs


Our wonderful coastline and appetite for water based adventure sports has created a big demand for qualified instructors in surfing, water skiing, sailing and windsurfing. Read our watersports career guide to find out how to get qualified and get working.
Watersports Jobs

watersport courses

Watersports Courses


To work in watersports you need to get qualified. The following watersport centres offer a range of professional training courses covering many types of water sports from the RYA and BCU.
Watersports Courses


OUTDOOR RECRUITMENT ARTICLES


Mountain Leader awards

Mountain Leader awards

To get an idea of the full route from beginner climber through to professional mountaineer, take a look at our career guide to climbing, further down this page. This post is all about the Mountain Leader awards which come in two flavours - Summer and Winter. They follow on from Walking Group Leader and set you up on the start of a career leading small groups in mountainous terrain.

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Parent's Guide

Parent's Guide

Are you the parent of a child hoping to work in the outdoor industry? Or are you a young adult worrying about telling your parents that you would rather be working outdoors than sitting accountancy exams? As with most industries, career progression is competitive and based on an individual's performance, but skills acquired are readily transferable and so can aid your future career whether or not you choose to stay in the industry for a prolonged period. This handy guide discusses why the outdoor industry can provide a stable and fulfilling career path for young people.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

With unemployment at a dizzying high and the real pressure on school and college leavers, and graduates, beginning a career in outdoor education is often a great way to avoid the dole queue. The government want to get young people into training, and activity and adventure centres need young people to help teach their visitors. This perfect match is often supported by apprenticeship schemes which act as a fantastic stepping stone towards a career in the industry.

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