Salary:
£23k - £25k dependant on experience / age and qualifications.
Contract duration: 4 months approx
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Accommodation included
Training provided
We are a friendly outdoor centre who operate for the sole purpose of giving young people an outdoor adventurous experience. We are a charity and therefore our goal is not money but to give young people experiences that last forever. We offer accommodation free of charge and give all our staff access to a shared catering facility. We provide free uniform and for the right staff also offer courses to develop our staff.
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The job description
Outdoor Activity Instructor: a typical day
Blackwell Adventure is an Outdoor Activity Provider based in Worcestershire over two sites Blackwell Court and Pikes Pool.
Our Manor House, Campsite and Podded Villages and Bell Tent Village are set in 100 acres of country estate and boasts a host of land and water based activities.
For the 2026 season we are aiming to employ a range of talented new staff that will assist in the development of the Centre and deliver it's activities and programmes to a wide range of customers, including Scouts, Guides, Youth Groups, Schools, Colleges and Corporate groups.
Instructors make the difference in a centre by building relationships with the children and creating an environment for them to learn and gain from their experiences. Using a variety of land and water based activities the instructors will deliver quality outdoor instruction.
Some of the activities you will be delivering dependant on your experience are climbing, abseiling, high ropes, zip wire, archery, laser tag, team building and water sports.
Who are we looking for?
what makes you the ideal candidate
You will be required to work a 5 day week, including most weekends and sometimes evenings, accommodation is provided on site if needed and you will have access to a shared catering facility.
Qualifications such as Paddlesport Instructor Award or Archery GB are helpful but not essential. Experience is needed.
What can we offer you?
why choose Blackwell Adventure for your next adventure job
We offer a very competitive salary from 23 ' 25k (pro-rata)
The Role
You'll work in a variety of outdoor environments with a wide range of groups. You'll work both independently and as part of a team to facilitate activity sessions. Each day, you could be training new instructors, working with schools, corporate, families, private groups, or individuals
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