Outdoor Activity Instructor

Who Are We?

Tucked away on the city boundary LOPC has 15 acres of land where we deliver exciting, inclusive adventurous activities on land, up our multi element High Ropes course, and on our own stretch of the River Soar. We have over 27,000 users per year. Our user groups are aged from 5yrs upwards, of all abilities and backgrounds. They include:

• Schools and Colleges
• Scout, Guide and other youth based organisations
• Holiday Schemes & Home Education
• Families and individuals taking part in our Public Sessions
• Birthday Parties
• Corporate training.

LOPC also provides a diverse annual coach education programme for land and water activities. We look for Instructors who complement our enthusiastic, motivated and friendly staff team. Previous experience and qualifications in the outdoors or working with children will be beneficial, though not essential. All new staff will be put on a host of National Governing Body and in-house training courses.

We are offering seasonal full time, part time or freelance contracts for our 2027 outdoor activity season.

What we are offering with the role

Instructors will receive:

• Thorough Induction process including nationally recognised qualifications
• Work with a diverse range of clients
• Chance to run outdoor activities with curriculum links
• Opportunities to develop ongoing group programs
• Quality outdoor uniform and discounts on outdoor kit
• Professional development workshops
• Further opportunities to take different key roles within the organisation
• Potential for extended contracts over winter 2027

As LOPC is a non-residential Centre, we cannot provide accommodation. No C.V.s accepted. Successful applicants will be subject to 2 references and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Essential Information

Hourly pay rate is dependent on qualifications and experience.

Typical working hours: typically full time hours are 37.5 hours a week, with extra hours being taken back on a TOIL

Closing Date, Closing date for Seasonal Applications, is 31st December 2026. However, we will accept Freelance applications past this date.

Start Date, - March 2027

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person