South Coast Seasonal Instructors - Dorset
Cumulus Outdoors
Location: Swanage, Dorset
Salary: £770.00 per week
Closes: 31/1/26
South Coast Seasonal Instructors 2026 - Cumulus Outdoors
Up to £770.00 per week
Cumulus Outdoors are school residential activity specialists based in Swanage in Dorset. We pride ourselves on delivering top quality school trips and activity days in beautiful locations along the Jurassic Coast. We are the only Outdoor Centre in Swanage and are a stone’s throw away from the town and beach. We provide adventure activities as part of tented and indoor residentials stays, including Coasteering, Climbing, Ropes Course, Tag Archery, Paddlesports including SUP, Bushcraft and much more. We consider ourselves very professional in what we deliver and we are now looking for instructors to join our team for the 2026 season as part of our continuing expansion plans.
Cumulus Outdoors are looking for Seasonal Instructors
We need seasonal multi activity instructors to join our professional and friendly team to help deliver activity sessions to schools, youth groups and private groups on the sensational Jurassic coastline in Dorset.
Role
We are looking for confident, friendly and experienced instructors to deliver safe and fun outdoor activities in Dorset. Ideally, you will have experience working with youth groups, schools and adults in the outdoors.
Accommodation
Subsidised accommodation is available at our residential base in Swanage. Our base is within easy walking distance to the town, beach and many sea-cliff climbing venues.
Training and Kit Opportunities
We offer training and opportunities to gain valuable experience and qualifications, both for your personal development and hands on sessions to expand your NGB log books. Also, with our equipment contacts, you can expect to save 50% on outdoor equipment!
Instructors with Cumulus are offered extensive training opportunities throughout the season.
In 2025 our instructing team received support through the following awards:
ERCA High and Low Ropes Instructor
RLSS Beach Lifeguard
16 hour Outdoor First Aid
D1 Licence + CPC
Paddlesport Instructor & Paddlesport Leader
NCC Coasteering Guide
We provide full in-house training for Coasteering and Bushcraft.
Qualifications and Pay
Instructing & Overnights: Up to £770.00 per week
Three or more of the following awards (must include RCI):
16 hour first aid qualification & Enhanced DBS Certificate
Paddlesports Instructor
Walking Qualification
ERCA High Ropes Course Instructor
Beach Lifeguard
RCI
Hours:
A - Normal working hours for instructing only 08.30 - 17.00.
B – Normal working hours for instructing and overnights 08.30 Monday morning – 17.00 Friday afternoon inclusive.
Duration: 30th March – 25th September 2026
Contracts likely to be extended
Want to know more?
Cumulus Outdoors is an established, quality outdoor adventure provider based in Swanage, Dorset. Take a look at www.cumulusoutdoors.com to get a feel for what we’re about.
Application Process
Please send us your CV with a covering email to Gemma: [email protected]
Questions? Give us a call! 01929 422480
Closing Date: 31st January 2026