Package Description

Outdoor Instructor 
 PEAK Astbury Watersports Centre – Congleton
 £24,960 – £28,000 (depending on qualifications)

Turn your passion for the outdoors into an adventure-filled career.

Peak Activity are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and driven Outdoor Instructors to join our team at Astbury Watersports Centre, located at the scenic Astbury Mere, just a short drive from Congleton town centre.

Astbury Watersports Centre is a fantastic location for delivering a wide range of watersports and land-based activities. From canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding to engaging land activities, we welcome participants of all ages and abilities.

Our leisure season is particularly busy from April to October, but the centre operates year-round for group bookings, including schools, youth groups, and corporate team-building days, with bespoke activity packages to suit different needs and budgets. With such a diverse programme, no two days are ever the same.

Who We’re Looking For

As an Outdoor Instructor, you will deliver activities that are safe, engaging, and professionally delivered, ensuring participants achieve high-quality learning outcomes.

You should:

• Have excellent communication and people skills
• Be confident leading and managing groups, even in challenging situations
• Be motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about outdoor learning
• Ideally have previous experience in a similar role (although attitude and enthusiasm are just as important)

If you’re ready to start your adventure with us, join our team and build an exciting career in the great outdoors.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold at least one of the following (desirable qualifications expected):

• RCI or CWI or other relevant ropes-based qualification
• Archery GB Instructor Award
• Mountain Bike Leader/Instructor or equivalent
• Paddlesports Instructor/Coach or equivalent
• RYA Instructor or equivalent
• DofE Assessor
• Bushcraft Practitioner
• ML or HML Award or equivalent
• RPIOL or equivalent
• Valid First Aid Qualification

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Blue Light Discount Card access
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme including wellbeing app and retail discounts
• Life assurance

Safeguarding

Successful applicants will require an Enhanced DBS check including child and adult barred lists. If you do not currently hold one, this can be arranged.

Commitment to Equality & Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We also provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

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