Outdoor Instructors
Seasonal Fixed-Term Contract (April – September 2027)
Location: St Davids, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6SD
Salary: £26,500 to £29,500 pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience
Closing Date: 18th October | Interviews: 24th & 25th October
About the Role
As an Outdoor Instructor, you’ll spend most of your time doing what you love – delivering top adventures. From coasteering and sea kayaking to surfing, climbing and paddleboarding, you’ll work with schools, families, adult groups and corporate clients, creating memorable experiences in one of the UK’s most spectacular outdoor environments.
No two days are the same. One day you could be introducing a primary school group to their first coasteering session; the next, leading a sea kayak journey along the Pembrokeshire coast or delivering an adventure experience for a corporate team.
Being a great TYF instructor is about far more than technical qualifications. We’re looking for people who can engage groups, inspire confidence and adapt their approach to the people in front of them. Alongside our adventure activities, you’ll also deliver team challenges, problem-solving sessions and evening programmes, making excellent communication, facilitation and group management just as important as your technical skills.
You’ll be trusted to deliver every session safely, professionally and in a way that reflects the high standards TYF is known for. We’ll provide the training, mentoring and support; you’ll bring the judgement, enthusiasm and professionalism that make every experience exceptional.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualifications
- A portfolio of National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications across two or more of TYF’s core activities (coasteering, paddlesports, climbing or surfing).
- 16-hour Outdoor First Aid qualification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience delivering high-quality outdoor sessions to groups of different ages, abilities and backgrounds.
- Excellent group management, communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate participants.
- Experience delivering group-based activities such as team challenges, initiative exercises, problem-solving activities or evening programmes.
Desirable
- Additional higher-level NGB qualifications
- D1 (Minibus) and E (Trailer) classifications
- Beach Lifeguard Qualification or Surf Lifesaver Award
- Mountain Leader (summer)
- Level 1 Safeguarding Qualification
We know great instructors don’t all follow the same path. If your combination of qualifications and experience looks a little different from what’s listed above, but you believe you’d be a great fit for TYF, we’d still love to hear from you.
What You’ll Gain
- Full-time fixed-term contract (April – September 2027)
- 40 hours per week (annualised hours)
- Salary of £26,500 – £29,500 pro rata, depending on qualifications and experience
- Four-week paid induction and training package
- Ongoing mentoring, training and professional development throughout the season
- Access to high-quality equipment across all activities
- Work as part of a small, supportive and highly experienced team
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Discounts with leading outdoor brands
Why work for TYF?
For nearly 40 years, TYF has been setting the standard for adventure. As the pioneers of coasteering, we’ve built our reputation on outstanding guiding, uncompromising safety and developing highly skilled instructors.
At TYF, we don’t believe great instructors are made by following scripts. We recruit talented people, invest in their development and trust them to use their judgement to create top quality experiences. That trust, supported by excellent training, mentoring and clear operating standards, is what makes working at TYF different.
We’re a small team with high standards and a shared passion for the outdoors. You’ll work alongside experienced instructors who are generous with their knowledge, and you’ll quickly become part of a team that enjoys making the most of life in Pembrokeshire. For many of us, the adventure doesn’t end when the working day does.
Working at TYF is an opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills and build a long-term career in the outdoor industry. From our comprehensive four-week induction through to ongoing mentoring and professional development, we’ll support you every step of the way.
If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working as part of a professional team and are committed to continually developing as an instructor, we’d love to hear from you.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you’re passionate about the outdoors, take pride in your professionalism and want to be part of a team that values trust, development and exceptional guiding, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself, why you’d like to join TYF and what you could bring to the team.
Email: staff@tyf.com
If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, feel free to get in touch with:
Richard Carpenter
Head of Centre
rich.c@tyf.com