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Join the A Team! We are hiring outdoor instructors...

Seasonal Outdoor Instructors Full Time and Part-Time positions available.

Canoe Trail jobs are based in Bedford at Kempston Outdoor Centre and have a private riverside woodland

If you love adventure (hence the A team) and want to work outdoors with young people and groups, then we may have the job for you.

Canoe Trail is a multi award-winning family run business that has featured at national shows, in newspapers, magazines and on TV over the years. Founded by seasoned adventurers Rich and Ash we run expeds and trips, D of E, tourism trips and hire and much more. We are looking for seasonal, part-time, and full-time instructors for the 2024 seasonm to join the team. We want instructors to help with our tourism activities in canoe, kayak, and SUP, for our Duke of Edinburgh programmes, Adventure School as well as coaching sessions for our customers. 

Wanted - Seasonal Outdoor Instructors - we need you...

  • Full Time/Part Time seasonal positions (flexible roatas that include weekends and some evenings)
  • Freelance staff also considered
  • Season from April to October
  • Training, qualifications and trip opportunities can be provided
  • Level 3 and Level 5 Apprenticeships available for those joining the industry
  • Salary £18,000 to £24000 PA. pro-rata depending on experience and qualifications


What We're Looking For

  • Enthusiastic, hard-working instructors to join our fun and diverse team.
  • Preferable that you hold some national governing body qualifications in Watersports activities such as PSI, touring leader, canoe leader, core coach
  • Any other qualifications such as Mountain Leader, SPA, Archery, or similar is a bonus.
  • Experienced instructors with 10 year
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in the outdoors with relevant experience in paddling, hiking, and expeditions or bushcraft activities.
  • You will need to have a full driving license and ideally be able to tow canoe trailers (or happy to learn)

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 Benefits for Established Team Members

  • Discounted kit and equipment purchases
  • Opportunity to join subsidizes expeds and trips
  • Inhouse training and experience
  • External NGB qualifications and training
  • Seasonal bonus schemes

 

We Value Relationships

Sophie (Fun 4 Young People)
5 stars

We have used Canoe Trail for many years. Run by fantastic people with some great activities on offer. Highly recommend.

Michael (Goldington Academy)
5 stars

Regularly use Canoe Trail for DofE and our School outdoor adventure trips. Professional to deal with and an amazing team of instructors.

Gemma
5 stars

Highly recommend Canoe Trail whether you’re looking to improve your paddling or just a fun family day out on one of the river trails.

Matthew
5 stars

Just returned from a week in Scotland with Canoe Trail. It was one of the best organised trips I have done. The team were awesome, great instruction with loads of patience for those new to paddling.