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LEAD INSTRUCTOR

Rock UK

  • Posted 21 Sept 2026
  • Closing Date 31 Oct 2026
  • Location Merthyr Tydfil
  • Location Type Location-based
  • Finance Salary or Allowance
  • Salary £26,750 per annum
  • Job Type Permanent, Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5 (including some shift patterns with evening and weekend working required)

Salary: £26,750 per annum

Contract Term: Permanent, Subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check and a 5-month probationary period

Location: Summit Centre, South Wales

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and a 5-month probationary period.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Instructor to join our leadership team and play a key role in delivering high-quality outdoor activities at Summit Centre. Working closely with the Chief Instructor and Senior Instructor, you will take on significant responsibility for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the centre’s activity provision.

As a valued member of the instructor leadership team, you’ll also play an important part in upholding and communicating our Christian ethos, mission, and vision to both staff and guests.

Essential Qualifications:

You will need to hold:

• Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI) or Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI)

• Paddlesport Leader or Paddle UK moderate water leadership award in either Canoe, Kayak or SUP

• Mountain Leader (ML) - Summer or Cave Leader

A valid 16-hour outdoor first aid certificate is also required.

For the right candidate, Rock UK will support your continued development and progression in gaining further relevant qualifications.

If this exciting opportunity inspires you, and you have the experience and skills to match, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.

For a full job description and application form, please email [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Please mention OSCAR when responding to this opportunity.

Rock UK

Rock UK

ROCK UK are Christians passionate about developing young people, bringing adventure into learning and using the outdoors to transform lives.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://rockuk.org

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