Activity Team Member

Our mission is to provide access to the outdoor for all, especially young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity. Every member of staff shares these values and is hardworking, passionate, and talented.

Our activities and residential experiences all have in depth educational value with a clear learning outcome.

We offer staff accommodation in houses just a 5 minute walk away from the main centre. Staff members staying with us will have their own bedroom, and catering is optionally provided for activity staff.

Mount Cooks commitments to quality and safety means we provide in house training on all activities and support our staff to achieve NGB awards.

The job description

Activity Team Member: a typical day

We work primarily with schools, but you will also be delivering activity sessions to corporate groups, apprentices, charities, stag groups and more!

We deliver activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, archery, bushcraft, zip wire, and more.

The role of an Activity Team Member will require the undertaking of a variety of tasks such as:

🎯 Deliver a high-quality and enjoyable learning experience to visiting groups, ensuring that agreed service standards and outcomes are met.

🎯 Contribute to the continuing development of the activities delivered both on and offsite (currently most activities are onsite).

🎯 Participate in internal staff development and the continuous improvement programme within the Centre.

🎯 When required, assist with other operations within the organisation (although this is rare!)

Who are we looking for?

what makes you the ideal candidate

Desirable NGBs:
• ERCA High Ropes and Zip Wire
• Archery Instructor or Coach GB
• Bushcraft for practitioners or similar

Useful activity experience (not a requirement as full training will be given):
• Team Building activities
• Archery
• Bushcraft
• Climbing Walls
• High ropes

What can we offer you?

why choose Mount Cook for your next adventure job

All staff have personal development opportunities while they're with us, from getting extra qualifications to just trying something new.

Affordable accommodation is available (not shared, each staff member has their own bedroom) in housing about a 5 minutes walk away from Mount Cook.

Meals are provided for free while on shift.

We value everyone who works for us - you'll meet our CEO and Directors and be able to have your say.
We offer a longer and more flexible contract than most Adventure Centres, so you will be employed from January 2025 to November 2025. Most of our staff come back year after year.