About Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre (LOPC) is a busy and welcoming outdoor activity centre located on the outskirts of Leicester.

Our 15-acre site provides an exciting range of adventurous activities on land, water and our multi-element high ropes course, with access to our own stretch of the River Soar.

Welcoming over 27,000 participants each year, we work with schools, colleges, youth organisations, community groups, families and corporate clients. Our aim is to provide enjoyable, inclusive and educational experiences that challenge, inspire and develop the people taking part.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Outdoor Activity Instructors to join our team for the 2027 season.

We offer seasonal full-time, part-time and freelance opportunities, providing a chance to develop your career within a friendly, supportive and busy outdoor centre.

As an instructor, you will deliver a variety of exciting outdoor activities to participants of different ages, abilities and backgrounds. You will help people build confidence, learn new skills, overcome challenges and enjoy memorable experiences in the outdoors.

With a diverse range of activities, programmes and client groups, no two days are quite the same.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with people and are passionate about outdoor activities.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, a relevant outdoor activity instructor qualification. Experience in outdoor instruction or working with children and young people would be beneficial.

We're particularly interested in people who:

Enjoy helping others learn, develop and achieve.
Have strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
Can engage and motivate participants of different ages and abilities.
Are enthusiastic, adaptable and willing to learn.
Take a positive, professional approach to safety and participant wellbeing.
Are keen to develop their skills and qualifications within the outdoor industry.

Whether you're an experienced instructor or developing your qualifications and looking to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

At LOPC, we value our instructors and are committed to supporting their personal and professional development.

Our instructors benefit from:

A thorough induction programme, including opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications.
Experience working with a diverse range of clients and delivering varied adventurous activities.
Opportunities to deliver outdoor education programmes with curriculum links.
Opportunities to develop and deliver ongoing group programmes.
Regular professional development workshops.
Quality outdoor uniform and discounts on outdoor equipment.
Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within the organisation.
Potential for extended contracts over winter 2027.

You'll be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team, working together to deliver high-quality outdoor experiences throughout the season.

Additional Information

LOPC is a non-residential centre, and accommodation cannot be provided.

Successful applicants will be required to provide two references and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

The role may involve some evening, weekend and bank holiday working.

How to Apply

To find out more and apply, please visit:

https://www.lopc.co.uk/careers/outdoor-activity-instructor/

Our website provides the application form, full job description and person specification.

Please complete the LOPC application form, as CVs are not accepted as a substitute.

Closing date for seasonal applications: 31 December 2026

Typical working hours: typically full time hours are 37.5 hours a week, with extra hours being taken back on a TOIL

We are offering seasonal full time, part time or freelance contracts for our 2027 outdoor activity season.

Start date: March 2027

Freelance applications will continue to be welcomed after the seasonal closing date.

For an informal conversation about the opportunities available, please contact:

David Robinson

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre

Telephone: 0116 268 1426

Email: david@lopc.co.uk

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