Looking for a Fun but Challenging Job for 2025?

We are looking for enthusiastic persons who want to Paddle!

We are a family owned & run business on the East bank of the River Wye in Herefordshire, with a highly experienced Level 5 BCU Coach as a director, whom has help pioneer some of the safety equipment and holds many first descents of rivers across the globe.

We offer adventure activity days; guided and self-led canoe hire river trips, overnight canoe trips - camping on the river bank; canoe, kayak, SUP hire and instruction.

From families to school groups and company away days our customers are diverse. We also offer improvised Raft Building, White Water Coaching on the grade 2 rapids (which are on our door step), 1:1 coaching and much more.

Get in touch if you are a passionate Outdoor Activity Instructor with some of the following qualifications and experience:

Why work at Wyedean Canoe and Adventure Centre? Besides working in a stunning natural dynamic environment with a fun team.

Salary is negotiable based on your experience and qualification
Performance related bonus scheme
On site, river side accommodation with your own room.
On-site parking
Free training and development with our Level 5 BCU coach
Career Development Opportunities
Full season contracts starting from Late March 2025 – November 2025/ May - September / June - End of August
Pension scheme (if over 22)
Uniform provided
Trade discount on Water sport apparel, boats and Climbing Equipment
Staff Discount at local public house - for food and drink
Symonds Yat Rock for climbing and caving immediate to the centre
Symonds Yat Rapids (Grade 2) on site for unlimited practice and skills development
Local canoe club every Thursday evening.
Brecon Beacons National Park – 1 hour drive
Popular South Wales Surf Beach – 1 hour drive
Cardiff IWWC < 1 hour drive
37.5 Hours per week
Weekly Pay
3 Hour activity sessions (we strive for quality, not quantity)

Get in touch if you are a passionate Outdoor Activity Instructor with any of the following qualifications and experience:

These are not essential but desirable.

Level 1 Paddle Sport Coach / Canoe and Kayak Coach SW / Slalom Coach
Paddle Sport Instructor
Canoe Leader Award
Paddle Sport Leader
British Canoeing 2 Star Award
Previous experience instructing/coaching
Valid first aid qualification
Up to date BC membership
3 Star canoe award / Open water Canoe Coach MW
3 Star kayak award / White Water Kayak Coach MW
Stand Up Paddleboard Coach SW / Stand Up Paddleboard White Water Coach MW

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