Outdoor Activities Instructor

Outdoor Activities Instructor at Parkwood Leisure

Annualised / Fixed term. Pay scale depends on qualifications, experience and age: £20,880 - £25,500.

Location:

Dolygaer (CF48 2UR
).

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer is a multi‑activity centre located in the Brecon Beacons National Park. We provide fun, educational and high‑quality services to families and school groups, and maintain an excellent health and safety record.

• Assist the team in day‑to‑day operations of Dolygaer programmes.
• Deliver various outdoor activities to customers and guests as dictated by the programme.
• Liaise with school staff to promote and develop good working relationships.
• Ensure health and safety and best practice guidelines are adhered to at all times.
• Fulfil general centre duties as requested by management.
• Complete evening sessions at least once a week, more during peak season.
• Transport customers to and from activities using our minibuses and smaller vehicles.
• Attend training and courses to enhance the experience for children and young people, linking activities to education and social learning.
• Provide on‑call and emergency duties if deemed necessary.
• Assist with cleaning of the centre, including showers, toilets, classrooms, buses and any other requested areas.
• Prepare lesson equipment for sessions.
• Return all equipment to stores, ensuring cleaning where required.
• Perform any additional tasks requested by the Activity Manager.
• Promote team‑work and support between sessions.
• Help create a centre culture that attracts the best people in the industry.
• Follow clocking‑in and clocking‑out procedures daily.
• Encourage and support the progression of junior staff.
• Maintain continuing professional development and keep qualifications current, including membership fees.

• Multiple recognised qualifications across different outdoor disciplines.
• Experience working with school children and ability to adapt to a varied client base.
• Clear planning and time‑management skills.
• Strong relationship‑building with customers, clients and employees.
• Commitment to good employee culture and delivery of quality activities.
• Proactive commitment to a health and safety culture.
• Valid driving licence, ideally with D1 endorsement.
• Ability to work irregular and unsocial hours including evenings, weekends and bank/public holidays.

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave.
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person.
• Employee discount portal.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Career progression.
• Training and development.

If you’re interested in this position, apply now.

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Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days, your application will be considered unsuccessful.