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Trainee Instructors

Every year we train 17+ young people to train to be outdoor activity instructors.  This year we have received funding through the Government Future Jobs Scheme and anybody interested in training to be an instructor should register with their local job centre for Future Jobs and the job centre will forward your application to us.  Alternatively, you can seek your own funding for the course.

At the end of the training programme if you train hard you could achieve vocational BCU and RYA qualifications, as well as be trained Bell Boat, Dragon Boat and climbing instructors.

Trainees don't need any qualifications but do need to be able to work with young people and be confident around water.

The positions can be residential and we provide full board. If you are considering a career in the outdoor industry or are between education/jobs and are interested in working in an activity centre, contact our Activities Director, Mark Campbell and tell him why we should train you.  mark.campbell@longridge-uk.org

Instructor Postions for 2011 - seasonal and full-time - recruiting NOW

Longridge is a premier UK youth water sports and training centre and this year 85,000 people visited the centre. 

We are recruiting for specialist seasonal instructors, all of whom should have an enthusiasm for inspiring young people.   All of our instructors must at a minimum be either a Level 2 Kayak Coach or RYA Dinghy Instructor.  Preference will be given to applicants with both qualifications.

Our Specialist Seasonal instructors start with us in March and work to the end of September, all live on-site in their own rooms in our self-contained team accommodation with an evening meal provided from our café.  Salaries start at £15,500 per annum.

Applicants need to be 18+ and able to work a flexible week including evening and weekend work.   All applicants will be required to undertake vetting and barring procedures.

We are also interested in hearing from applicants who would like to work here part-time or for part of the year in a freelance or volunteer capacity.  To apply to join the Longridge Team contact our Activities Director,
Mark Campbell at Longridge.
mark.campbell@longridge-uk.org • tel: 01628 483252

RYA Sailing Instructors

We are always looking for specialist instructors with an enthusiasm for inspiring young people, who would like to work as part of the Longridge team at available times. Our specialist instructors must at a minimum a RYA Dinghy Instructor.

Applicants will need to be 18+. If required, we can provide accommodation in our self-contained team accommodation and meals from our café;

We are also interested in hearing from instructors looking for freelance work.

To apply to join the Longridge Team contact our Activities Director, Mark Campbell at Longridge.

Mark.campbell@longridge-uk.org : tel: 01628 483252

BCU Specialist Instructors - volunteers

We are always looking for specialist instructors with an enthusiasm for inspiring young people, who would like to work as part of the Longridge team at available times. Our specialist instructors must at a minimum a Level 1 BCU Instructor.

Applicants will need to be 18+. If required, we can provide accommodation in our self-contained team accommodation and meals from our café;

We are also interested in hearing from Level 2 and above instructors looking for freelance work.

To apply to join the Longridge Team contact our Activities Director, Mark Campbell at Longridge.

Mark.campbell@longridge-uk.org : tel: 01628 483252

Crew Member - Voluntary Post

Responsible to the Crew Manager

Purpose : To assist as asked with the Crew project and Longridge site upkeep for the appointed crew weekend. Site upkeep include catering, grounds & paths, maintaining essential site services and if necessary car parking.

Main Responsibilities

Duties of Crew Member (include but not limited to)

  • Working with the support of the site management team (crew manager, duty manager) to ensure adequate staffing cover to enable safe running of the Longridge facility for the duration of the crew appointed weekend.
  • Work with the direction of the management team (crew manager, catering manager) to ensure sufficient catering cover for the weekend.
  • Work with crew team within project parameters on all crew projects.
  • Ensure public areas are maintained in a clean presentable condition.
  • Ensure site health and safety standards are maintained.
  • Encourage other crew members to act within the site rules and code of conduct.
  • Ensure crew manager has current contact and skill details.
  • Ensure new crewmembers are made welcome and receive appropriate training.
  • Record work undertaken in maintenance schedule book.

Expressions of interest to amanda.foister@longridge-uk.org