Instructor at East Sussex County Council

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Outdoor Activities, Sailing, Paddle Sports, Climbing, Archery, Teamwork, Flexibility, Teaching, Adventure Education, Youth Engagement, Equipment Maintenance, Group Support, Residential Programs, Communication, Passion for Learning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you love being outdoors and helping others discover adventure on the water and in the woods? If you do, you could be part of our instructor team at Buzz Active, delivering unforgettable outdoor experiences across three stunning East Sussex locations. As an Activity Instructor with Buzz Active, you’ll help people of all ages experience the outdoors through a range of land and water-based activities. You’ll deliver high-quality sessions, maintain equipment, and support group experiences from day visits to residential stays. Depending on your qualifications, you could be teaching sailing or paddle sports, leading climbing or archery sessions, or helping with our residential adventure programmes. Full and peak season contracts are available, and you’ll be part of a supportive, passionate team delivering outdoor learning to schools, youth groups and the public. “I thoroughly enjoyed my season at Buzz. Having variety across three sites allowed me to develop as an instructor and work with a great bunch of people.” - Josh Evans, former Buzz Active Instructor We are looking for candidates who: Hold relevant RYA, British Canoeing or land-based instructional qualifications (e.g. Archery GB, Climbing Wall Instructor). Enjoy working outdoors with young people and diverse groups. Can work flexibly across weekends and evenings. Have a positive, team-focused attitude and a passion for helping others learn new skills. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. Interviews will take place in person at our Eastbourne site on Royal Parade during the weeks beginning 5 or 12 January 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates, let us know and we may be able to offer an alternative date. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. Buzz Active operates from three unique outdoor centres in East Sussex — Eastbourne Beach for sailing and windsurfing, Cuckmere Valley for paddle sports, and Bushy Wood for land-based and residential adventures. Working with us gives you the chance to develop your skills across disciplines, gain additional qualifications, and make a real difference in outdoor education. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact the Buzz Active Management Team on 01323 463300. For sharing your expertise — Choose East Sussex.

Responsibilities

As an Activity Instructor, you will help people of all ages experience the outdoors through various land and water-based activities. You will deliver high-quality sessions, maintain equipment, and support group experiences.