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If you're looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment where the emphasis is on fun and self development, we want to hear from you!
Join PGL, the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays and study courses for young people, as an Activity Instructor. No qualifications required: we'll train you.
Our Activity Instructors introduce guests to a number of activities and deliver group taster sessions in our core activities, including orienteering, abseiling, climbing, fencing, motorsports, ropes challenge courses, initiative exercises and archery as well as helping to organise and participate in evening entertainments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your love of sports and the outdoors with our young guests. To work as an Activity Instructor you do not need to be qualified or highly experienced in any particular activity. However experience of working or volunteering with young people will help to enhance your application for one of the most popular jobs at PGL!
You'll also need plenty of energy, diplomacy and the ability to relate to young people aged from 7-17 years, as well as the confidence to communicate with adult party leaders (teachers, youth workers etc).
No formal qualifications are required for this position - enthusiasm about working in the outdoors with children is all that we ask for.
You'll also get the chance to live and work in some amazing locations with people from around the world.
This role offers the perfect opportunity for you to begin your career in the outdoors industry and also the chance to gain valuable instructor awards as you progress.
Duties
Our Activity Instructors are the heart and soul of the PGL experience. You'll introduce guests to a variety of outdoor activities, from quad biking and fencing to climbing and initiative exercises.
Working as an Activity Instructor offers a great deal of variety, not just because you will find yourself doing lots of different activities, but because you may also find yourself helping the Group Leaders with evening entertainment or liaising with visiting teachers and party leaders.
Training
No experience in this area? No worries! Anyone who joins the PGL Staff team for the first time with limited or no previous experience can join us on the PGL Apprenticeship Scheme. This provides an industry-leading package of training, support and qualifications, enabling people to join PGL at a range of experience levels and will equip you with the skills and confidence to perform your role. There are no age restrictions on our apprenticeship programme.
Staff Package
We offer a competitive wage, paid monthly, an optional free meals package with on-site accommodation provided, access to training and development opportunities and a free staff uniform that reflects your job role, location and contract length.
Start your adventure with PGL in 2012!
Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for.
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.
