Experienced Outdoor Instructor? Work at our riverside canoe centre in the Wye Valley next season!

We are recruiting outdoor instructors for our 2021 season to help deliver our high quality sessions and work at our riverside canoe centre, we offer adventure activity days, Canoe hire river trips, Introduction sessions to canoe, kayak, Stand Up Paddle-boarding, white water coaching from 1 to 1 coaching, to school groups and company away days.

Wyedean canoe and adventure centre has been operating in Symonds Yat for over 30 years and we are one of the leading canoe hire specialists and activity centre along the River Wye, Over seen by a Level 5 coach whom has gained experience from around the world, who shares this throughout the seasons to help your future gains.

Covid-19 still proves a challenge for this industry, but we have many precautions in place to help keep you and our customers safe. Following government guidelines and beyond, also investing in new technology to help minimise any risk. 

Benefits of working for us:

• Work in a spectacular riverside location
• Teaching activities to a high standard through 3 hour sessions
• Training with our level 5 coach
• Discounted equipment through our trade accounts
• Pension scheme (if over 22)
• Weekly pay
• Onsite accommodation is available
• Symonds Yat rock is on your door step for climbing and caving
• Symonds Yat rapids will be your playground to polish your skills
• 1 hour away from the Brecon Beacons
• 1 hour to a quality surf beach
• Less than 1 hour from Cardiff IWWC

Essential

• Level 1 Paddle Sport Coach
• British Canoeing 2 Star Award
• Previous experience instructing/coaching
• Valid first aid qualification
• Up to date BC membership (must have)

Desirable:

• 3 Star canoe award
• 3 Star kayak award
• SPA/RCI and cave is also very desirable.
  

Further training and assistance is available,starting with a full 2 week induction/training of centre requirements,environmental ,rapids coaching, canoe and kayak skills for river trips and guiding, crag environment if required etc.