Outdoor Activity Instructor

Outdoor Activity Instructor (Group Leader)
Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria
Next start date: 5th January 2027

We recruit year-round and welcome applications for future start dates.

Why Robinwood?

Industry-leading Employer

* Living Wage Foundation accredited

* Investors in People Gold

* Employee-owned business

Want a job where you actually make a difference - and have fun doing it?

At Robinwood, you won’t just be running activities, you will be helping children grow in confidence, build friendships, and create memories that last a lifetime.

We are looking for energetic, outgoing people to join our team as Group Leaders at our Barhaugh Hall centre.

What you will be doing as a Group Leader:

Over a 3-day residential course, you will lead a group of key stage 2 children through a range of fun, adventure and themed activities.

But it’s more than that, you will:

* Build confidence in children aged 7–11

* Encourage teamwork and resilience

* Bring sessions to life through storytelling and energy

No two days are the same, and the impact you make is real.

What you will get:

* £13.65 per hour (increasing to £14.05 per hour following successful completion of your 6-month probation period)

Plus:

* Paid Breaks

* Permanent, year-round contract

* Free meals on shift

* Profit-related tax-free bonus

* Relocation Allowance*

* House purchase assistance scheme

* 12 weeks off a year (including August and Christmas)

All Group Leaders start on a 4-day working week (30 HPW)

Having completed your probation there are opportunities to gain further responsibilities and pay increments. You can also move to working either a 3-day week or a 5-day week, subject to availability at your centre.

We use an annualised hours system to ensure that you receive a consistent monthly wage, regardless of differences in your monthly work hours.

As a Real Living Wage Employer, our starting pay rates increase in May each year in line with the Real Living Wage increase.

*If moving to within a 45-minute commute of the centre we offer a relocation allowance of £2000. We also offer support through a dedicated recruitment manager from the moment you are offered a job.

Training & Development
No prior instructor experience needed, we will train you.
Gain nationally recognised qualifications in:

* Archery

* First Aid

* Paddle Sports

* Climbing

…plus a catalogue of courses available, including Autism Awareness, Child Mental Health Training and many more.

Wellbeing Focused

* At least 2 consecutive days off per week

* Fixed timetable patterns (published 4 weeks in advance)

* Structured support from your manager

* Strong work-life balance

What we are looking for

You don’t need to be an expert, but you do need to be:

* Positive, enthusiastic, and engaging

* Experienced working with children (paid or voluntary)

* Confident leading groups

* A natural storyteller or motivator

Ready to apply?

If you want a career where you can have fun, build skills, and genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you