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Multi-Activity Instructor | Rock and Rapid Adventures, North Devon
Are you the person who’s always dragging friends to the crag? Do you live for the “aha!” moment when a student conquers their fears? If you breathe the outdoors and want a role that takes you from the climbing wall to the coastline, we want to hear from you.
At Rock and Rapid Adventures, we don’t just “teach” activities—we create life-changing experiences. We are looking for motivated, CWI-qualified instructors to join our South Molton team and help deliver our legendary school residentials and local adventures.
The Role: Your Office Has No Walls
You’ll be a “Jack (or Jill) of all trades,” delivering high-octane sessions across our entire portfolio. Your week might look like:
- Vertical Challenges: Leading climbing sessions, NICAS coaching, and mastering the High Ropes course.
- Water & Coast: Taking groups Canoeing or heading to the Devon cliffs for adrenaline-fueled Coasteering.
- Target Sports: Channeling inner warriors with Archery and Axe Throwing.
- Residential Magic: Being a key part of our school residential programs, helping students build confidence and independence.
What We’re Looking For
- The Credentials: A valid CWI (Climbing Wall Instructor)/RCI qualification is essential.
- The Vibe: You are a natural leader who can keep a group of 30 school kids engaged, safe, and stoked.
- The Experience: If you have experience in paddlesports, coasteering, or target sports, you’re top of our list. If not, you must be eager to learn and train.
- The Passion: You spend your own time in the wild. You’re not just doing a job; you’re sharing a lifestyle.
Calling all lovers of the outdoors! We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and driven Multi-Activity Instructors to join our team of instructors based out of Rock and Rapid Adventure Centre in North Devon.
If you love an adventure, enjoy developing your skills in a range of outdoors activities, and are a natural leader, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Job details:
As a Multi-Activity Instructor, you will be responsible for leading a range of outdoor activity sessions for groups of all levels and backgrounds. From watersports to climbing and much more, you will use these activities to improve the confidence, motivation and core life skills of participants, encouraging them to make positive changes in their lives.
The job will be located at our camped site in Brecon Beacons
– Accommodation are included while working
– Various start dates
Personal specifications:
The ideal candidate will be a natural leader and skilled facilitator, with strong communication skills and the ability to relate to participants with a range of individual and collective needs.
Successful candidates will have a genuine love of outdoor activities, dedicating their own personal time to enhancing their skills and experience in a range of sports.
You will be able to adapt your instructing style to a variety of clients and be completely committed to the outdoors.
Required experience:
Successful candidates must have experience of delivering team challenges in outdoor environments. Experience leading sessions involving SUP, kayaking, raft building and leading walks is highly desirable, as is experience leading residential activity programs with young people.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over and will preferably hold, or be working towards one or more of the following national governing body qualifications:
* RCI or CWI
* Paddlesport Instructor or Higher
* Lowland Leaders or Higher
Experience in one or more of the following would be a great advantage:
– Team building
– Raft building
– Taster session
Application closing date: ongoing
We are currently recruiting for enthusiastic Apprentice Activity Instructor to join our team of instructors at Rock and Rapid Adventure Centre, North Devon.
Job details:
Successful candidates will join our team of enthusiastic instructors at our indoor climbing wall in South Molton, and also get first hand experience of various other adventurous activities.
You will assist our climbing instructors in coaching climbers, creating a safe and friendly environment for customers, and assisting in the daily running of the centre.
From one-on-one taster sessions to kids’ clubs and groups, you will assist in facilitating fun and safe climbing at all levels.
You will be a key member of our instructional team, not only working within the climbing wall, but also delivering various activities to a wide range of groups. From a School residential to a stag group, no two days will ever be the same.
Personal specifications:
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to relate to people from any background. You will work well under instruction and be a strong team player, but also be able to use your own initiative in the workplace.
You will also be a keen climber in your own personal life, dedicating your free time to climbing indoors and outdoors.
Required experience:
The ideal candidate will be a keen climber, with skills and knowledge in top rope, lead climbing and bouldering and have a passion for the outdoors. Whilst no specific qualifications are required, certifications in sports-related fields – whether it be a GCSE, BTEC or other credentials – would be a benefit.
Application closing date: ongoing
If you’re interested in applying for a role with Rock & Rapid, then simply fill in this short form or call us on 01769 309002.