Job Description

Opportunity information



Salary 24225 per year

Duration 12 months

Advert closing date 23/11/2025



Description



This is an excellent opportunity to join Calshot Activities Centre. One of the best-known outdoor centres in the country, Calshot Activities Centre is located near Southampton, on the Solent, with stunning views across to the Isle of Wight.



Supporting with planning and preparing for activities, demonstrating and instructing, with ability to motivate groups and individuals with centre related activity, both outdoor and indoor.



Carrying out safety checks and explaining safety procedures and requirements to both groups and individuals.



Assessing and manging risk, promoting inclusion with whole group participation whilst working to inspire environmental stewardship.



Supporting team and working with centre staff on a day-to-day basis in order to facilitate the centre's offer to a wide range of groups and individuals.



The position comes with the option to be accommodated for the season at a cost of 350.00 per month.



Staff accommodation is in the nearby village. Walking to work takes around 25 mins.



This is a "live in" position and provides an opportunity to gain a L3 qualification aligned to the full season. For the right person, there is continuity of employment and a potential opportunity to progress to L5 / Higher Education as part of a Gov't funded learning pathway.



This opportunity is for 9 months.



Entry requirements



Ideally with existing Functional Skills / GCSE at L2 / 4 in Maths and English, with some existing related experience or ability to develop within outdoor activity education



Strong communication skills, ability to work as a team worker, patience, empathy, enthusiasm.



Good organisational skills.



Actively involved in outdoor pursuits/activities.



Training to be provided



Level 3 Outdoor Activities Instructor Qualification.



Things to consider



This is a physical job so you must be in good physical health.



Skills required



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Future prospects



Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification.

Possibility to remain in position post L3 qualifying with potential opportunities for permanent full time contracts working as an Outdoor Instructor with Hampshire Outdoor Centres.



Hours per week 37

Working week Rota Basis Monday - Sunday including evenings.

Apprenticeship standard Outdoor activity instructor (Level 3)



Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO45 1BR