Tertiary Instructor
Benmore Outdoor Centre, Dunoon
£21.43 per hour
Hours: 0 - casual contract
The Role
We're looking for an inspiring Outdoor Instructor to join the City of Edinburgh Council's Benmore Outdoor Centre team.
Your mission? To deliver high-quality adventurous activities and outdoor learning experiences for:
1. School children from Edinburgh and beyond (core)
2. Youth groups, organisations & charities (commercial)
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our experienced team, you'll plan and deliver adventurous activities with clear development opportunities and learning outcomes for every group.
3. Take groups into the wild and inspiring landscapes of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
4. Use your skills, experience, and qualifications to tailor activities and venues to meet the needs of each group
5. Play an active role in developing both yourself and the centre's future
What We're Looking For
Alongside your technical outdoor qualifications and experience, we value:
6. Professionalism - you represent our centre and inspire confidence
7. Enthusiasm - you bring energy and passion to every session
8. Adaptability - you respond positively to changing conditions and group needs
National Governing Body Qualifications:
Essential
9. Summer Mountain Leader
10. Rock Climbing instructor
11. British Canoeing Paddle Sport Instructor & Touring leader or equivalents
12. British Cycling Level 2 or equivalent
(If you are short one of the above, we would still like to hear from you)
Desirable
13. RYA Dingy Instructor
14. RYA powerboat level 2
15. D1 Minibus driving entitlement
16. Gorge walking and Caving experience
If you're ready to inspire, challenge, and create unforgettable outdoor experiences, we'd love to hear from you.