Seasonal Activity instructor - Perth
Willowgate Adventure Centre
Location: Perth, Scotland
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
Closes: 16/1/26
Seasonal Activity instructor at Willowgate Adventure Centre
Who we are looking for:
Willowgate Adventure Centre is currently seeking a highly motivated and appropriately qualified Full Time Seasonal instructor to join us from March - September 2026 in the role of Seasonal Activity Instructor. Could this be you?
The successful candidate for this post will bring a good level of knowledge to the table and play a vital role in the successful operation of a busy outdoor adventure centre.
You will have previous experience of an activity centre / outdoor education setting and demonstrate the right aptitude to follow instruction as well as use good initiative to run a broad programme of activities both on and off site.
You will work with a cross section of clientele to include stag/hen groups, corporate events, schools, vulnerable adults and additional learning support needs. You will be working with a great team of instructors to ensure best practice and effective communication at all levels.
Active leader and followership abilities as well as strong instructional and mentoring techniques are crucial to the success of this role. You will lead by example with a calm, flexible and consistent approach and have the ability to respond positively to any challenges that may arise at a busy centre or on a field trip / expedition.
You will be an integral part of the team and will use your life skills and considerate / caring approach to foster a great working culture throughout.
Essential Qualifications
- Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course / Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
- Paddlesport Instructor
- First Aid Training (16 Hour)
- License
Desirable Qualifications
- Archery Instructor
- Bushcraft Level 2
- Core Coach
- Paddlesport Leader
- Lowland Leader
- Hill and Moorland Leader
- Mountain Leader
- Mountain Bike Leader
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Supervisor / Assessor
Remuneration and Benefits
Based on 40 hours a week, in return for your commitment to this role we offer a salary from £25,000 - £28,000 (dependant on experience & qualifications) with a Training Incentive Scheme of £55 per month for the following qualifications,
- BCU qualifications - e.g, Core Coach, PSL
- Hillwalking – e.g. Lowland Leader, WGL, ML.
- Mountain Bike Leader/Coach
- Bushcraft – L1/L2
- Archery GB - Archery Instructor / Coach
High quality uniform and equipment will be issued, along with 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Pro Rata.
Willowgate Adventure Centre is an inclusive organisation which actively promotes equal opportunities. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and proudly support ex armed forces.
If this role has piqued your interest and you feel that you have what it takes to assist us by taking Willowgate Adventure Centre to the next level, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover statement highlighting your background and why you feel that you would be a strong candidate for consideration to [email protected]
Application deadline closes at midnight on 16th January 2026