Outdoor Activity Instructor Position Available
As well as our entry level Apprentice Instructor position, we have Outdoor Instructor positions available for people who already have some experience working in the industry.
The position will start 3rd March 2025 and run until 31st October 2025, however there may be options to continue over the winter.
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 & After School Club
Families and individuals taking part in our Adventure Club
Birthday Parties
Corporate training.
LOPC also provides a diverse annual coach education programme for land and water activities.
Due to the success of last season, we are expanding our Instructor team for 2025. 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.
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 2025
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 are 37.5 hours a week up to 5 days a week, weekly hours can go up to 45 hours with extra hours being kept as TOIL and given back during quiet periods. If you require different or specific working hours this can be discussed during the interview.
For an informal chat please contact David Robinson – (0116) 2681426.
Please send any application to corporate@lopc.co.uk