Living on an island, surrounded by the sea, allows us adventure lovers to try our hand at an ever increasing list of water-based activities. Traditionally popular pastimes such as sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking, will always be on the experience list for school groups, but a new breed of thrill seekers are pushing the boundaries, introducing activities such as kite surfing and playboats to a wider audience. As an instructor, the opportunities for employment continue to increase year on year, a fantastic result for our industry. As long as you have some good instructing or coaching qualifications to your name, you should have a good chance of securing a seasonal role at one of the many lake or coast based activity centres, up and down the country.
UK, Europe
Various
We are frequently asked to find BCU / UKCC qualified paddlesports instructors to work in various locations around the UK and sometimes in Europe. Find out more about the type of people we are looking for.
Posted by: OutdoorJAC
United Kingdom £26,824 - £27,254 per annum pro rata (Includes two increments for weekend working)
Do you have the experience to lead others and deliver unforgettable outdoor adventures? If you do, join Buzz Active as a Senior Instructor and play a key role in shaping safe, exciting outdoor experiences for schools, community groups and the public across East Sussex.
Posted by: East Sussex County Council
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United Kingdom Training course
UKSA's hands-on course will equip you with the skills, confidence, and professional knowledge to operate small to medium-sized power vessels safely and effectively in a range of real-world conditions.
Posted by: UKSA
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Pay rates per hour range from €14.15- €15.50
Delphi Adventure Team now recruiting for 2026! Ready to take your outdoor instruction skills to Ireland's stunning west coast? Join our dynamic team, taking clients through thrilling activities amidst breath-taking landscapes, and make unforgettable new memories in an adventure setting like no other
Posted by: Delphi Resort
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United Kingdom Training Course
UKSA's fully-funded Maritime Advanced NCFE programme (Level 3 Diploma) is an ideal alternative to school or 6th form college for 16-18 year-olds who have a passion for watersports and outdoor education.
Posted by: UKSA
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UK, Europe Various
We are frequently asked to find BCU / UKCC qualified paddlesports instructors to work in various locations around the UK and sometimes in Europe. Find out more about the type of people we are looking for.
Posted by: OutdoorJAC
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UK £19,800 to £24,000 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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United Kingdom £26,824 - £27,254 per annum pro rata (Includes two increments for weekend working)
Do you have the experience to lead others and deliver unforgettable outdoor adventures? If you do, join Buzz Active as a Senior Instructor and play a key role in shaping safe, exciting outdoor experiences for schools, community groups and the public across East Sussex.
Posted by: East Sussex County Council
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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 Centre's 18-week Accelerated Outdoor Instructor Training course.
Posted by: Mendip Activity Centre
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As well as our paid employment opportunities for watersports professionals, we also took a step back and thought about those of you who currently lack the NGB qualifications required to secure these top jobs. Everyone has to start somewhere, and when it comes to watersports careers, the RYA or Royal Yachting Association will become your friend. The RYA offer a wide range of skills courses and instructor qualifications that are internationally recognised, meaning you can put your skills and knowledge to good use as far afield as Dubai, UAE or Sydney, Australia. The most popular watersports instructor qualifications we see from the RYA include the Dinghy Instructor – a course which covers boat handling and navigation and is ideal for activity centres that offer introductions and taster sessions for sailing. Powerboat Instructor award is usually a requirement for many of the other RYA courses as it teaches you how to use a boat with an engine. Personal Watercraft includes jetski type vehicles, and finally Windsurf Instructors.
