While some of the excellent instructor training schemes and BTEC courses do equip you with a fistful of NGB qualifications, if you are thinking about applying for a senior instructor or centre manager role, you will usually be expected to have some experience under your belt. Find out more about senior instructors, chief instructors and centre managers below.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated senior instructor to assist in the deliver of outdoor activities. Duties include instructing activities, scheduling staff, activity maintenance, PPE checks, some cleaning and general duties. You'll also take part in the duty manager rota. 
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Are you passionate about helping children build confidence through the experience of outdoor adventure? Would you like to work in 58 acres of beautiful enclosed woodland close to both London and the South Coast? Details & Apply..
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated senior instructor to assist in the deliver of outdoor activities. Duties include instructing activities, scheduling staff, activity maintenance, PPE checks, some cleaning and general duties. You'll also take part in the duty manager rota. Details & Apply..
UKSA’s Superyacht Cadetship is a structured programme designed to train the future officers of the superyacht industry. The cadetship combines the most relevant training and phases of paid employment – a great way to earn while you learn. Details & Apply..
We are looking for an instructor who holds a Senior RYA Dinghy Instructor Qualification, who can demonstrate energy and enthusiasm. Details & Apply..
Wire and Sky is partnering with the Welsh Rugby Union to bring a new rooftop climb and zip wire attraction to the Principality Stadium. We are looking for an adventurous and enthusiastic team to help launch and deliver this attraction in early 2024 - come and join us! Details & Apply..
We are seeking a skilled, driven, and well-qualified candidate who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to recognize and promptly address potential risks, with prior experience in inspections and equipment maintenance being a necessary asset Details & Apply..
Buzz Active are recruiting for a Senior Windsurf instructor to support the Operations manager for the 2024 season, we are looking for staff available to start from mid-March. Buzz Active is a part of the East Sussex County Council’s learning outside the classroom portfolio with three outdoor centr Details & Apply..
We are looking for a Senior Instructor to lead, motivate and develop a team of high quality instructors and trainees, ensuring industry best-practice and excellence in activity training and delivery. Details & Apply..
Are you passionate about helping children build confidence through the experience of outdoor adventure? Would you like to work in 58 acres of beautiful enclosed woodland close to both London and the South Coast? Details & Apply..
Senior Instructors or SIs generally have at least one year of experience in teaching outdoor pursuits, and a qualification such as an entry level UKCC BCU canoe award, Mountain Leader training or assessment, the SPA, or perhaps the Moorland Leader award. It is not unheard of to talk your way into an SI role even if you have little practical experience - as long as you have the qualifications and some great transferable skills, you may be able to convince the employer that you are the right candidate for the job. Most centres will try to recruit from within, so the best way to become an SI is to work for a company as an instructor and get promoted. Sometimes, however, adventure activity centres will find it necessary to recruit their senior or management staff externally and those are the adverts you will find above.
Chief Instructors will certinaly need to have experience of teaching outdoor pursuits and are usually required to have something like the ML award, SPA or a UKCC level 2 or higher. As the chief instructor may be called upon to help run the centre, some management experience will certainly boost your chances of getting the job.
As well as working your way up the ranks as an instructor, you will likely be fully qualified in one of the main activities, whether that is water or land based or both. Your job as an activity centre manager will involve some activity teaching and plenty of staff training. You will be expected to be well versed in the ins and outs of running a centre, including issues such as health and safety, certification and insurance.
