Based in our beautiful rural location within Dartmoor National Park, we are a Christian charity that specialises in providing children and young people with outdoor adventure experiences and opportunities to learn about the Christian faith. We are a dedicated and supportive team who have a real passion for seeing young people thrive in the outdoors and reach their potential whilst developing a connection with the natural world.

We currently have a vacancy for a Seasonal Outdoor Education Instructor. Working with our friendly and experienced instructor team, you will deliver outdoor adventure activity sessions to groups of all ages and abilities. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who ideally have experience in a range of adventurous activities.

Main Responsibilities

To ensure the delivery of exciting and inspiring activity sessions as part of the Centre’s Christian Outdoor Education programme
To take an active role in facilitating our vision for young people to encounter God through adventure
To engage in the Christian ethos and ministry of the Centre
To contribute to the ongoing development of the outdoor activities in line with the Charity’s mission
To host groups at weekends and during school holidays as required
To assist with equipment checks, upkeep, and wider site maintenance
To support Centre administration
To contribute to the smooth running of the Centre

Person Specification

Experienced in delivering outdoor activities
Experienced in working with children and young people
Ideally holds a qualification in climbing, walking leadership or paddlesport, e.g. CWI, RCI, Lowland Leader Award, Paddlesport Instructor, GNAS or mountain biking
As a Christian charity, it is an Occupational Requirement (OR) of the role that candidates are committed Christians as permitted in the Equality Act 2010
Strong initiative, reliable and punctual
Good leadership and group communication skills
Have own transport due to rural location
Must be aged 18 years or over
Positive Christian role model for both guests and staff