The biggest employers in this industry, in terms of number of staff, are the multi activity centres. The main companies between them require thousands of enthusiastic individuals each year to work as seasonal outdoor instructors on a range of activities, such as canoeing, climbing, archery, and high ropes. Some centres may be looking for staff who already hold one or more National Governing Body awards (NGBs), others are quite happy to take on school leavers or people who have no previous experience of the outdoor industry. The great thing about working for a multi activity centre is you get to experience so many different outdoor pursuits, and from there you can see which you like best and further your qualifications in that area. At first glance the job market should be a very competitive, and in some ways it is, but remember that a significant percentage of applicants will use it as a stop gap between college and university, so if you are serious about building an outdoor adventure career, just work hard and try to get noticed.
Finland & Sweden 
Competitive Salary
As an Outdoor Instructor, you will deliver a range of fun, memorable and tailored adventurous activities, experiences and adventure holidays aimed at families, individuals and groups. Such as snowmobile tours, ice fishing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Posted by: Davvi Arctic
United Kingdom £25,376 pro rata per annum
Are you passionate about the outdoors? Would you love to inspire and challenge young people whilst working for an eco-friendly outdoor centre in the Peak District?
If so, there is an exciting opportunity for a seasonal Outdoor Activity Instructor for the 2025 season, starting in January 2025.
Posted by: Mount Cook
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United Kingdom £26,000
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated person to take on this dynamic and exciting role at Roadford Lake near Launceston. Are you an experienced and enthusiastic RYA Senior Instructor ready to lead our fantastic team at Roadford Lake Activity Centre?
Posted by: South West Lakes Trust
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UK £20,500 per annum pro-rata
We are recruiting for instructors with and without previous experience, to work at our UK activity centres Lockerbie Manor, Abernant Lake Hotel, Norfolk Lakes and Culmington Manor, where you will be teaching outdoor pursuits to school groups.
Posted by: Manor Adventure
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UK From £25,000 and upwards per annum, pro rata (depending upon qualifications and experience)
Adventure Beyond is recruiting qualified paddlesport and outdoor activities instructors. We are based primarily on the West coast of Wales utilising the varied and beautiful, wildlife-rich and Instagram-worthy Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion areas. We also provide DofE around the UK.
Posted by: Adventure Beyond
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England, United Kingdom Training Course
Do you have a passion for adventure? Would you like a career that you love? Become an outdoor instructor with one of the industry's leading outdoor adventure providers on Mendip Activity Cente's 18-week Accelerated Outdoor Instructor Training course.
Posted by: Mendip Activity Centre
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Finland & Sweden Competitive Salary
As an Outdoor Instructor, you will deliver a range of fun, memorable and tailored adventurous activities, experiences and adventure holidays aimed at families, individuals and groups. Such as snowmobile tours, ice fishing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Posted by: Davvi Arctic
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USA Paid. Competitive
Enjoy a summer working at a famous American Summer Camp.
Get paid to have fun, meet new people and work your dream job, hobby or passion. Spend your summer at camp, then travel around some of the world's most amazing places like New York, Chicago or Miami.
Make the most of your summer with
Posted by: USA Summer Camp
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United Kingdom £24,404 - £24,790 per annum pro rata
Buzz Active are recruiting for an Activity Instructor for the 2025 season, we are looking for staff available for the peak season June to August. Buzz Active is a part of the East Sussex County Council’s learning outside the classroom portfolio with three outdoor centres in Sussex.
Posted by: East Sussex County Council
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United Kingdom £15.00 per hour
As a lead instructor, you'll deliver high-quality courses and activities for children and adults, leading water and land sports with a focus on safety. Your passion for water sports and strong leadership skills will shine as you take charge in the absence of the Chief Instructor.
Posted by: The Lensbury
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UK Depending upon qualifications
Our two centres are based in Exmouth, the camp is at Orcombe Point. We deliver to residential camps, school beach days, school courses, and adult lessons. You will be joining an experienced team that also offer a comprehensive training package and team accommodation is available. Sun, Sea & Sandy
Posted by: Red Rock Outdoor Limited
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United Kingdom £25,376 pro rata per annum
Are you passionate about the outdoors? Would you love to inspire and challenge young people whilst working for an eco-friendly outdoor centre in the Peak District?
If so, there is an exciting opportunity for a seasonal Outdoor Activity Instructor for the 2025 season, starting in January 2025.
Posted by: Mount Cook
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The main skills of interest to a multi activity centre will vary from company to company, but the main NGB activity instructor qualifications that we see most frequently on the skill requirements section of the job description are as follows: UKCC/BCU Level 1 or Level 2. This is the main paddlesport award from the British Canoe Union. It enables you to instruct beginners and give taster sessions in a range of paddlesport activities. Level 1 is often enough if you are working under the supervision of a more experienced instructor as is often the case at the larger centres. GNAS or the Grand National Archery Society's archery leader award allows you to deliver archery sessions for beginners. The BEL or Basic Expedition Leadership demonstrates you have group management skills, while the SPA Single Pitch Climbing Award is more of a skills course but shows you have the ability to supervise other people on rock. And if you are working at a multi-activity centre near the coast or who offer lake based activites, then the RYA Dinghy Instructor and Powerboat qualifications are also sought after.
The popularity of multi-activity centres in the UK shows how much we embrace the outdoors as a nation. A quick google maps search for activity centres UK plots more little red dots than we can count, with school groups, company away days, family activity holidays and individuals making use of fantastic sporting facilities from the southern tip of England to the northern most reaches of the Scottish Highlands. Every last one of these centres requires anywhere from a handful to a small regiment of multi-activity instructors; qualified to keep clients safe and ensure that they have an exciting and rewarding experience. The opportunities to get involved in outdoor adventure education have never been so good!
