Activity Instructor

We build girls' confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good.

A Typical Day in the Job

Our Activity Instructors are at the core of our centres, providing effective leadership and instruction to a variety of groups in fun and exciting sessions! These sessions provide a hands-on experience, organised and delivered by our instructors in a range of activities; from canoeing and kayaking to rock climbing and zip wire!

Not only will you be leading exciting and adventure-filled sessions, but we also offer our instructors an opportunity to develop their own skills and knowledge by providing an extensive training programme, giving you the opportunity to complete industry-recognised qualifications!

Our instructors are passionate, both about the outdoor sector and working for Girlguiding. They represent the public face of Girlguiding, ensuring that all activities are conducted in a manner which promotes and enhances the organisation’s safeguarding policies, images and reputation, ultimately ensuring that participants have a safe and enjoyable experience with us so that they want to visit again.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be a girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Who are we looking for?

Desirably, the candidate will have two NGB qualifications or a recognised equivalent - NGB qualifications including but not limited to British Canoeing UKCC level 1, paddlesport leader/ Instructor, Mountain Training CWA/CWI or above, Archery GB, British Fencing. Also, it is desirable to have a first aid qualification and/or current National Pool lifeguard qualification.

For insurance purposes, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old.

What we can offer you

We offer a wide range of benefits, contact us using the enquiry form below to find out more.

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