Seasonal Activity Instructor 2026 - North Yorkshire
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Salary: £24,004 pa pr
Closing date: 20/2/26
Seasonal Activity Instructor 2026 at Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
Closing date – 09:00 20th Feb 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated instructor to join our well-known and highly respected activity centre.
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre is part of North Yorkshire Youth. We offer a wide range of courses to a diverse client base, but predominantly primary schools and youth groups throughout the busy months.
Please look at our website, www.carltonlodge.org.uk, to get an overview of our organisation, and if you feel you could be the right person for this role, then we would love to hear from you.
Duration/Hours
The hours are 37.5 per week and include evenings and weekends. This is a seasonal position starting on Monday, 30th March 2026 up until Friday, 6th November 2026.
Requirements
Essential
- A valid First Aid Certificate.
- Training in at least one National Governing Body Award in one of the following disciplines: (Or experience equivalent to)
# Paddle Sports
# Climbing
# Caving
- Experience working in a centre or relevant coaching experience.
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable
- An NGB instructional award in one of the above disciplines
What’s in it for you?
Salary - Starting rate of £24,004 pro rata
Kit – Heavily subsidised clothing and equipment.
CPD Leave – 4 days paid leave for the completion of Continued Professional Development.
Training – Full training will be given at the start of the season, and there will also be the opportunity for candidates to complete their Cave Leader Training.
Accommodation can be provided onsite, at a small cost.
For an application form, please use the link -
Activity Instructor Application Form 2026 – Fill out form
If you’d like an informal chat, please call Bex Plant on 07999483187 or 01845 522145
Interviews will take place on the 25th – 27th February. Please only apply if you are available for an interview this week. Interviews may involve water activities and caving.