Activity Instructor

Buzz Active is a non-profit organisation, run by East Sussex County Council. Our vision is to provide access to outdoor activities to all, in stunning locations in East Sussex. We run nationally accredited courses, taught by qualified instructors, for individuals, groups and families, for children from 6 onwards, for schools, and groups with special needs.

The job description

Activity Instructor: a typical day

Buzz Active offer outdoor activities for the whole community, we engage with educational, local and overseas student groups. We deliver day and residential activities, from single visit sessions to activity days, ongoing development courses and overnight stays.

Daily duties will include the setting up for and delivery of courses and sessions for the applicable qualifications held, maintenance and upkeep of the equipment, assistance with hire concessions and residential activities.

Eastbourne site

To deliver Royal Yachting Association syllabus from our Eastbourne site we seek qualified RYA sailing and/ or windsurfing and Wing instructors with supporting qualifications.

Beneficial additional qualifications at this site include RYA Powerboat and British Canoeing paddle sport instructors.

Cuckmere valley site

To deliver Paddle UK paddle sport activities from our Cuckmere site we seek British canoeing qualified paddle sport instructors and Paddle Sport Leaders to deliver a range of paddle sport certification, and guides paddle tours on the Meander and in the Cuckmere Valley.

Beneficial additional qualifications:

Paddle UK core coach, sea kayak leader, touring leader among others. We are happy to discuss the range of qualifications as British Canoeing have a variety of specialist areas which may benefit the site offer.

Bushy Wood site

We are seeking those with at least two or more of the following:

- GB Archery leader

- RCI or relevant experience for in house sign off.

- Experience delivering team games and bush craft sessions

- Bushy Wood team should also hold a Paddle sport qualification as they will be required to support activities at the site.

Who are we looking for?

what makes you the ideal candidate

Instructor

Peak season fixed term contract from early June to early Sept.
Hours of work: 29.6 hours per week
Fixed term: Peak season:9 June - 7 Sept 2025

A pattern of work will be established however some flexibility will be required. Weekend and evening working will be required as a part of the role and additional hours will be available on a claim’s basis.

What can we offer you?

why choose East Sussex County Council for your next adventure job

Buzz Active can offer Continual Professional Development (CPD). We run in-house and externally sourced instructor training courses including climbing, High ropes (crate challenge) bush craft skills, NSRA rifles instructor, archery GB instructor, RYA sailing and windsurfing instructor and Paddle UK coach qualifications.