Salary: £24,522 per annum
Grade: Apprentice (Outdoor Activity Instructor –
Level 3)
Contract: Fixed Term 18 Months
Hours: Various
Location: Pateley Bridge, Whitby, North Yorkshire,
North Yorkshire Council is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to start a career in Outdoor Education! We operate two residential entres—Bewerley Park near Pateley Bridge and East Barnby near Whitby—specialising in personal development for young people through real outdoor education and adventure learning.
About Us
Welcome to the mountains, moorland, lakes, rivers, woodlands, caves, and Jurassic coastline of North Yorkshire—our classroom. Here, students embark on outdoor adventures so extraordinary they discover capabilities they never knew they had, all while learning to respect and care for the natural environment… creating lifelong memories along the way. Since 1940, we have been at the heart of authentic outdoor education in Yorkshire and Northeast England. Our two centres—Bewerley Park in the Yorkshire Dales and East Barnby on the Yorkshire Moors National Park coastline—offer a wide range of residential and day courses for primary and secondary schools, as well as higher education, youth, and adult groups.
Tasks and Training Details
The week starts with a team briefing, followed by preparation for the week ahead, including equipment checks and site readiness. Once schools arrive, most of your time will be spent delivering a dynamic programme of activities. Programmes typically feature a variety of adventurous outdoor experiences. After groups depart, time is spent tidying and preparing for the next arrivals.
Your Responsibilities
Engaging with school, youth, and occasional adult groups through a diverse programme of outdoor and adventure activities Preparing, tidying, and maintaining site equipment, resources, and facilities Collaborating with the teaching team and supporting other centre functions
Training Opportunities
You will develop personal skills in adventurous activities and learn to teach them to young people. There will be opportunities to gain training or qualification either in-house or through our delivery partner, Channel Training through nationally recognised courses, which could include:
PCV and MiDAS qualifications
Outdoor First Aid
Paddle sports courses
Mountain Bike Leadership
Lowland Leader,
Hill and Moorland Leader
Climbing Wall Instructor,
Rock Climbing Instructor
Forest School Leader
You will also gain valuable experience in the operation of large outdoor education centres.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about the outdoors and eager to inspire others. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Basic ability in adventure sports such as; paddlesports, climbing, mountain biking, sailing, caving, or surf sports
Strong character, excellent social skills, and the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds
A positive attitude, teamwork skills, and a willingness to learn
Experience in customer service or working with children
A full, clean driving licence
Desirable: Basic instructional qualifications (we will support you in further development)
For further information about the role, please contact Sally Ward at sally.ward@northyorks.gov.uk
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Key Documents:
Key Dates:
Closing date: 31st July 2026
Interview date: W/C 10th August 2026
Venue for Interview: Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.