Job Introduction
Team Description
Doe Park is the Bradford Districts specialist water sports centre as well as offering High Ropes, Archery and Outdoor learning programmes on site at the reservoir near Denholme. Adventure Development is a mobile team of instructors based at Baildon Recreation Centre delivering Rock Climbing, Mountain biking, Climbing Tower, Caving, and other Outdoor Activities at many locations. You may be deployed on any of these programs dependent on your previous experience and qualifications.
Role Description
We are looking for an Adventure Instructor to join our dedicated team within Adventure Development on a casual, hours basis. Adventure Instructors will be committed to delivering excellent Adventure learning and leisure programmes in order to support the Bradford Districts priorities including Health, Education and Active Communities.
The main responsibilities of this role:
* To support all aspects of provision of Adventure Development and Doe Park Water Activities Centre. This will primarily be to instruct activities and will also include maintenance and administrative tasks as part of the delivery team.
* To work within proven levels of competence to deliver at least one; or preferably a range of adventure activities. These may include Rock Climbing, Paddlesport's, Sailing, Mountain Biking, Archery, Low level and Mountain Walking, Caving, Gorge Scrambling, Raft building, Dragon boating, High Ropes, or other outdoor and adventurous activities.
* Adventure Instructors will be deployed by and directly responsible to the relevant Adventure Manager; however, will be in sole charge of activities and expected to show initiative in order to determine successful program outcomes. Instructors will need to make dynamic decisions during that period, concerning the suitability of planned activities and the welfare of all participants, assistants, group leaders and volunteers - safety being of paramount importance.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Louise Clarke or Nicola Allison on or email
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is also available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members. This is part of the RESPECT Campaign, which is the Council's Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce, where everyone can be their true selves at work.
Adventure Instructor - Casual
* Salary £ £14.59
* Frequency Hourly
* Job Reference bradfordmbc/TP/952/380
* Contract Type Casual
* Working Hours Casual
* Closing Date 28 February, 2026
* Job Category Leisure
* Service Culture Sport & Leisure
* Location Adventure Development and Doe Park Water Activities Centre, United Kingdom
* Additonal Payments For Office Use Only
* Posted on 13 October, 2025