At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting outdoor education activities and ensure a memorable experience for young adventurers.
- Company: Join the Conway Centre, a vibrant hub for outdoor learning since 1969.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Work in stunning natural surroundings with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while exploring the great outdoors.
- Qualifications: Experience with youth in outdoor settings and relevant activity certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 12576 - 15345 £ per year.
Casual Outdoor Education Instructor for Conway Centre
Location
Llanfair PG, Anglesey
Salary
£125.76 - £153.45 per day (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Wage per session
£62.88 - £76.73
Contract
permanent
Hours
195 sessions a year (97.5 days)
Job to start in September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop the delivery of high‑quality outdoor education activities at the centre, delivering at a technical level for some courses.
- Ensure the centre’s high quality and culture are maintained, induct customers, and ensure course aims are met.
- Develop and take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities within your technical expertise.
- Serve as course director for schools staying with us, acting as their main point of contact to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Plan, coordinate, prepare and evaluate outdoor residential courses.
- Induct guests and assist in maintaining equipment and facilities, working closely with the outdoor team and adhering to risk‑management processes.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum a few years of experience working with children and young people in the outdoors.
- Demonstrated competence by holding national governing body awards in the activity categories provided (canoeing, kayaking, raft building, sailing, stand‑up paddleboarding, climbing, high‑level ropes, zipwire, bushcraft, mountain biking, via ferrata, gorge walking, coasteering, mining).
- For off‑site adventures, a minibus/trailer qualification (D1+E), up‑to‑date CPC and digital tachograph card.
- A calm, considered and professional approach to working with a diverse clientele who may require additional support or considerations.
Benefits
- Regular staff training, including first aid and Powerboat level.
- Competitive salary.
- Access to retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and salary sacrifice car.
- Support to prioritise health and wellbeing with a dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programme and a wellbeing team.
- PPE.
- A friendly and supportive team.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- About the Centre
Conway Centre, Anglesey, has been welcoming groups of young people for outdoor education and arts courses since 1969 and is now part of Edsential Residential.
It offers large grounds, woodland areas, access to the Menai Strait through a private dock, and proximity to the National Trust, the coast, mountains, rivers and lakes of Snowdonia National Park and Anglesey AONB.
Edsential is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required during your induction.
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