Job Description

Activity Instructor | 9429 | Temporary Contract | Variable hours per week | 13.05 per hour | Grade C | Norwich

Whitlingham Adventure offers a wide range of adventurous activities on water and land to young people, adults, families and to local communities. Activities include canoeing, climbing, kayaking, orienteering, sailing, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing and more.



Based within Whitlingham Country Park, a gateway to the Broads National Park, the centre provides outdoor learning activities with schools and youth groups, individual courses, adventure clubs, craft hire and a range of opportunities to be active outdoors.



We are looking for qualified Activity Instructors to join our team who will deliver to a range of people in their relevant activities. With at least 100 hours instruction over a minimum of one full season of working in an outdoor centre or similar environment, you must hold at least one of the following (or better) National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor/Coach qualifications:



Royal Yachting Association (RYA)


Dinghy Instructor Windsurf Start Instructor
British Canoeing (BC)


Paddlesport Instructor or Leader Stand up paddleboard Instructor or Leader UKCC Level 1 Coach
(Or equivalent schemes/NGBs)



Flexible working, with the opportunity for progress and development within the centre and the industry, gaining a range of experiences during the season. Instructors are employed on a variable hour's basis, with activities mainly being delivered throughout the summer season including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.



For further information, please see our website www.whitlinghamadventure.org.uk



Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.



For an informal discussion please contact the centre to speak to our Senior Outdoor Learning Leader, Chris on 01603 632307 or email whitlingham@norfolk.gov.uk



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
+ A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.



Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

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losing date: 22 February 2025 at 23:55

Applications can be reviewed upon application therefore decisions may be made before the closing date.

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