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Instructor – East Sussex County Council (Buzz Active)

Do you love being outdoors and helping others discover adventure on the water and in the woods? If you do, you could be part of our instructor team at Buzz Active, delivering unforgettable outdoor experiences across three stunning East Sussex locations.

• Deliver high‑quality sessions for people of all ages across land and water‑based activities.
• Maintain equipment and support group experiences from day visits to residential stays.
• Depending on qualifications, teach sailing or paddle sports, lead climbing or archery sessions, or assist with residential adventure programmes.
• Support schools, youth groups, and the public as part of a passionate, supportive team.

• Full Season contract: 30 March – 4 October 2026
• Peak Season contract: 25 May – 6 September 2026
• Full season contracts have the option of annualised pay over 12 months from April–April.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my season ing variety across three sites allowed me to develop as an instructor and work with a great bunch of people." – Josh Evans, former Buzz Active Instructor

• Hold relevant RYA, British Canoeing or land‑based instructional qualifications (e.g. Archery GB, Climbing Wall Instructor).
• Enjoy working outdoors with young people and diverse groups.
• Can work flexibly across weekends and evenings.
• Have a positive, team‑focused attitude and a passion for helping others learn new skills.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. Use the Supporting Statement to demonstrate how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work, life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application, see our how‑to‑apply page. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at our Eastbourne site on Royal Parade during the weeks beginning 5 or 12 January 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates, let us know and we may be able to offer an alternative date.

All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information about the process, please visit  If you have lived or worked abroad, we require evidence of an overseas police check.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part‑time or term‑time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information, please visit

If you require any reasonable adjustments due to disability to enable you to participate fully in the process, please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact the Buzz Active Management Team on