Outdoor Instructor

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Job Reference: HCC623645
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum
Work Location: Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot
Hours per week: 37 (average)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 19 April 2026
Interview Date: 27 April 2026

Calshot Activities Centre is one of the UK's largest and most diverse outdoor activity centres, offering an extensive portfolio of land and water based activities. Our climbing facilities are among the most impressive in the region, supporting a vibrant community of young climbers.

As part of Hampshire County Council's Outdoor Centres service, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality, safe, and inclusive experiences that inspire confidence, personal growth, and a lifelong passion for adventure.

The Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic, skilled, and committed climbing professionals to join our instructional team at Calshot Activities Centre. This full time position focuses on delivering climbing sessions to our popular youth climbing clubs and school groups. The role also encompasses key operational responsibilities within the climbing wall, including route setting and the completion of statutory off ground inspections, forming an integral part of the wider instructional remit.

In addition, the role provides support to wider centre operations, contributing flexibly to team requirements beyond core climbing delivery. You will inspire and develop the next generation of climbers, ensuring high quality instruction within a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Your work will directly contribute to Calshot's strong reputation for delivering outstanding climbing experiences for young people.

What you'll do:

• Deliver safe, engaging, and progressive climbing sessions for young climbers.
• Support the delivery of NICAS aligned development pathways across our youth climbing clubs.
• Maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer care at all times.
• Contribute to the wider climbing team, supporting continuous improvement and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Undertake operational responsibilities within the climbing wall, including route setting and statutory off ground inspections.
• Provide flexible support to wider centre operations when required including teaching other out.
• Participate in duty manager shifts within a structured rota to ensure safe and effective centre operations outside standard hours.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in climbing instruction, ideally holding Climbing Wall Development Instructor (CWDI) training, with experience supporting youth climbing clubs and delivering NICAS sessions. You'll bring a genuine passion for climbing and youth development, alongside excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

It would be an advantage if you also have route setting experience, PPE inspection skills, or qualifications such as BMC Fundamentals or BMC Foundation Coach. Experience supporting climbers of varied abilities - including those working toward performance goals - is also desirable.

• Work within a supportive, knowledgeable, and passionate climbing team.
• Access to professional development opportunities aligned with National Governing Body awards.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's development through climbing.
• Opportunity for additional work across mid week sessions and wider centre operations.

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see ourbenefits package .

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

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Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.