Seasonal Outdoor Activity Instructor - Essex Outdoors

Bradwell - Our coastal sailing and powerboat centre. A season here could see you out on the water, leading sessions on the beach or biking around the peninsular. Danbury - A large centre set on a 70-acre site of beautiful countryside and woodlands. Danbury runs a large range of both land-based and water-based activities. Mersea - A large centre in a wonderful coastal setting with views across the Blackwater Estuary. Mersea offers a vast selection of both land and water-based activities. Harlow - A specialist climbing and paddle-sport centre, our Harlow site is also home to 'The Lock' - one of the largest indoor climbing walls in the Southeast. Due to the rural location of some of our centres, public transport can be limited. Some of our centres may be able to offer the opportunity to stay on site. Please indicate on your application if this is something you would require. Otherwise please ensure you are happy and able to travel to your desired centre's location daily. For more information on all the activities are available please check out our website : As a seasonal worker you will be required to work between April and September. Both full time and part time hours are available and can be discussed further at interview.

A standard day at our residential centres begins at 8.30am and finishes around 5.30pm. During the season this may change slightly but you'll receive time off in lieu of hours worked beyond those contracted. Why work for Essex Outdoors?

• You will get paid to do what you love : sailing, powerboating, biking, climbing, archery, and more.
• You will get free accommodation at our residential centres (depending on location).
• You will get access to our in-house training programme and external courses.
• You will get the chance to work at one of our centres in a beautiful, rural part of Essex, each with its own unique features and activities.
• Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards
• Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with Vita Health Group, Commitments - Please provide the dates of any commitments that mean you are not available to work between April and September 2025, for example booked holiday, university, exams etc.
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