Senior Outdoor Instructors - Pembrokeshire
TYF Adventure
Location: St Davids, Pembrokeshire
Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 pa pr
Closes: 18/10/26
Senior Outdoor Instructors Seasonal at TYF
Fixed-Term Contract (March – October 2027)
Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience
Why work for TYF?
For nearly 40 years, TYF has been setting the standard for adventure. As the pioneers of coasteering, we've built our reputation on outstanding guiding, uncompromising safety and developing highly skilled instructors.
At TYF, we don't believe great instructors are made by following scripts. We recruit talented people, invest in their development and trust them to use their judgement to create top quality experiences. That trust, supported by excellent training, mentoring and clear operating standards, is what makes working at TYF different.
We're a small team with high standards and a shared passion for the outdoors. You'll work alongside experienced instructors who are generous with their knowledge, and you'll quickly become part of a team that enjoys making the most of life in Pembrokeshire. For many of us, the adventure doesn't end when the working day does.
Working at TYF is an opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills and build a long-term career in the outdoor industry. From our comprehensive four-week induction through to ongoing mentoring and professional development, we'll support you every step of the way.
If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working as part of a professional team and are committed to continually developing as an instructor, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Senior Outdoor Instructor, you'll continue doing what you do best - delivering outstanding adventure experiences. Alongside leading high-quality sessions across our range of land and water activities, you'll play a key role in developing our people, improving our programmes and maintaining the high operational standards TYF is known for.
This is a hands-on leadership role for experienced instructors who are ready to take the next step in their career. As well as delivering engaging sessions, you'll take ownership of key operational areas such as staff training and development, equipment and stores, activity development and operational standards. You'll be encouraged to use your experience, share ideas and help shape the continual improvement of how we work.
Supporting and developing others is central to the role. You'll mentor instructors, help induct new team members, share knowledge and provide day-to-day guidance, creating a positive environment where people are encouraged to learn, grow and deliver their best.
Working closely with the Head of Centre and Operations Manager, you'll help coordinate the day-to-day operation of the centre and deputise when required. As a trusted member of the leadership team, you'll help ensure the centre runs smoothly, safely and consistently delivers the high-quality experiences our customers expect.
This role offers the opportunity to influence how the centre operates, contribute to the development of both people and programmes, and help build a culture of professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement while remaining actively involved in delivering adventures every day.
What You’ll Get
- Full-time fixed-term contract (March - October 2027)
- 40 hours per week (annualised hours)
- Salary of £29,000 – £33,000 pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience
- Four-week paid induction and training package
- Ongoing mentoring, training and professional development throughout the season
- Access to high-quality equipment across all activities
- Work as part of a small, supportive and highly experienced team
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Discounts with leading outdoor brands
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- 16-hour Outdoor First Aid qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Three or more of the the following:
- Sea Kayak Leader or PSTL and a Paddle UK coaching award.
- RCI or higher.
- NCC Guide Award.
- Coastal SUP award or Tidal SUP award.
- Mountain Leader (summer) or higher.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant experience delivering high-quality outdoor sessions to a wide range of groups.
- Excellent group management, communication and facilitation skills.
- The ability to lead by example and maintain consistently high instructional standards.
- Excellent judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting the day-to-day operation of an outdoor centre or activity provider.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of projects and operational responsibilities.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound operational decisions.
- A commitment to continually improving both yourself and those around you.
Desirable
- Experience delivering or assisting with instructor training or internal staff development.
- Experience or an understanding of managing equipment, stores or operational systems.
- D1 (Minibus) and/or B+E (Trailer) entitlement.
- Beach Lifeguard or Surf Lifesaver qualification.
- ASI or ISA L1 Surf Instructor.
- Level 3 Safeguarding qualification.
We're looking for experienced instructors who are ready to take the next step in their career. If you've developed leadership, mentoring or operational experience in a different way, but believe you'd be a great fit for TYF, we'd still love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 18th October
Interviews: 24th & 25th October
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're passionate about the outdoors, take pride in your professionalism and want to be part of a team that values trust, development and exceptional guiding, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, why you'd like to join TYF and what you could bring to the team.
Email: [email protected]
If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, feel free to get in touch with:
Richard Carpenter [email protected]