PGL

PGL Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire

About

For young people, teachers, group leaders and parents, PGL is the UK’s leading outdoor education provider, delivering inspirational learning through adventure.

We specialise in educational activity courses, residential school trips, French Language courses, children’s activity holidays, summer camps and secondary school ski trips, with centres in the UK and France.

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PGL

Activity Instructor / Group Leader (Perthshire)

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12 (increasing to £12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.  Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March 2025 until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.  Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.  Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.  Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us? Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.  You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. You can even gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification if swimming is your thing. No two days will ever be the same.  Responsibilities To deliver safe and enjoyable PGL activity sessions (Inc. evening activities) Take accountability for all guests during structured activity sessions Deliver the content of the session to a high standard; focus on basic technique, give individual guidance to ensure that guests realise their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from each session. Ensure sessions are delivered in a safe manner in accordance with the companies normal operating procedures Use equipment in line with training and record any damage or faults. To look after guests outside of structured activity time ensuring that they have the best possible experience Ensure guests receive a friendly welcome upon arrival, conducting induction processes with care and engagement. Communicate regularly with groups throughout their stay to ensure objectives are met. Act as the main point of contact for groups, resolving any issues promptly by coordinating with other departments Organise and entertain groups outside of structured activity sessions, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating their enjoyment throughout their stay. Complete centre specific duties associated with a residential children’s activity centre Complete work tasks, on a scheduled basis, in other departments including catering, housekeeping, facilities and retail. Assist other centres across the PGL estate as required. Residential colleagues may be required to cover an overnight on call emergency assistant shift on a rota basis.

40 hours per week

Posted 1 week ago

PGL

Activity Instructor / Group Leader (Northumberland)

PGL Berwick-upon-Tweed

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12 (increasing to £12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.  Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March 2025 until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.  Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.  Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.  Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us? Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.  You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. You can even gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification if swimming is your thing. No two days will ever be the same.  Responsibilities To deliver safe and enjoyable PGL activity sessions (Inc. evening activities) Take accountability for all guests during structured activity sessions Deliver the content of the session to a high standard; focus on basic technique, give individual guidance to ensure that guests realise their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from each session. Ensure sessions are delivered in a safe manner in accordance with the companies normal operating procedures Use equipment in line with training and record any damage or faults. To look after guests outside of structured activity time ensuring that they have the best possible experience Ensure guests receive a friendly welcome upon arrival, conducting induction processes with care and engagement. Communicate regularly with groups throughout their stay to ensure objectives are met. Act as the main point of contact for groups, resolving any issues promptly by coordinating with other departments Organise and entertain groups outside of structured activity sessions, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating their enjoyment throughout their stay. Complete centre specific duties associated with a residential children’s activity centre Complete work tasks, on a scheduled basis, in other departments including catering, housekeeping, facilities and retail. Assist other centres across the PGL estate as required. Residential colleagues may be required to cover an overnight on call emergency assistant shift on a rota basis.

40 hours per week

Posted 1 week ago

PGL

Activity Instructor / Group Leader (North Yorkshire)

PGL Northallerton

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12 (increasing to £12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.  Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March 2025 until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.  Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.  Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.  Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us? Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.  You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. You can even gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification if swimming is your thing. No two days will ever be the same.  Responsibilities To deliver safe and enjoyable PGL activity sessions (Inc. evening activities) Take accountability for all guests during structured activity sessions Deliver the content of the session to a high standard; focus on basic technique, give individual guidance to ensure that guests realise their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from each session. Ensure sessions are delivered in a safe manner in accordance with the companies normal operating procedures Use equipment in line with training and record any damage or faults. To look after guests outside of structured activity time ensuring that they have the best possible experience Ensure guests receive a friendly welcome upon arrival, conducting induction processes with care and engagement. Communicate regularly with groups throughout their stay to ensure objectives are met. Act as the main point of contact for groups, resolving any issues promptly by coordinating with other departments Organise and entertain groups outside of structured activity sessions, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating their enjoyment throughout their stay. Complete centre specific duties associated with a residential children’s activity centre Complete work tasks, on a scheduled basis, in other departments including catering, housekeeping, facilities and retail. Assist other centres across the PGL estate as required. Residential colleagues may be required to cover an overnight on call emergency assistant shift on a rota basis.

40 hours per week

Posted 1 week ago

PGL

Activity Instructor / Group Leader (Lancashire)

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12 (increasing to £12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.  Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March 2025 until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.  Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.  Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.  Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us? Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.  You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. You can even gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification if swimming is your thing. No two days will ever be the same.  Responsibilities To deliver safe and enjoyable PGL activity sessions (Inc. evening activities) Take accountability for all guests during structured activity sessions Deliver the content of the session to a high standard; focus on basic technique, give individual guidance to ensure that guests realise their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from each session. Ensure sessions are delivered in a safe manner in accordance with the companies normal operating procedures Use equipment in line with training and record any damage or faults. To look after guests outside of structured activity time ensuring that they have the best possible experience Ensure guests receive a friendly welcome upon arrival, conducting induction processes with care and engagement. Communicate regularly with groups throughout their stay to ensure objectives are met. Act as the main point of contact for groups, resolving any issues promptly by coordinating with other departments Organise and entertain groups outside of structured activity sessions, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating their enjoyment throughout their stay. Complete centre specific duties associated with a residential children’s activity centre Complete work tasks, on a scheduled basis, in other departments including catering, housekeeping, facilities and retail. Assist other centres across the PGL estate as required. Residential colleagues may be required to cover an overnight on call emergency assistant shift on a rota basis.

40 hours per week

Posted 1 week ago

PGL

Activity Instructor / Group Leader (Shropshire)

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12 (increasing to £12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.  Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March 2025 until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.  Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.  Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.  Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us? Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.  You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. You can even gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification if swimming is your thing. No two days will ever be the same.  Responsibilities To deliver safe and enjoyable PGL activity sessions (Inc. evening activities) Take accountability for all guests during structured activity sessions Deliver the content of the session to a high standard; focus on basic technique, give individual guidance to ensure that guests realise their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from each session. Ensure sessions are delivered in a safe manner in accordance with the companies normal operating procedures Use equipment in line with training and record any damage or faults. To look after guests outside of structured activity time ensuring that they have the best possible experience Ensure guests receive a friendly welcome upon arrival, conducting induction processes with care and engagement. Communicate regularly with groups throughout their stay to ensure objectives are met. Act as the main point of contact for groups, resolving any issues promptly by coordinating with other departments Organise and entertain groups outside of structured activity sessions, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating their enjoyment throughout their stay. Complete centre specific duties associated with a residential children’s activity centre Complete work tasks, on a scheduled basis, in other departments including catering, housekeeping, facilities and retail. Assist other centres across the PGL estate as required. Residential colleagues may be required to cover an overnight on call emergency assistant shift on a rota basis.

40 hours per week

Posted 1 week ago

PGL

Activity Instructor / Group Leader (Suffolk)

We’re so proud to say that we are real Living Wage accredited. This means we will continue to pay well above the National Minimum Wage, so our pay rate is £12 (increasing to £12.60 April 2025) with the opportunity for paid overtime (6 day working) during our peak periods.  Full Time Fixed Term Contract from March 2025 until November 2025, we can offer varying start and end dates between these months. Accommodation & meal packages available (optional) at a generous rate with zero charge for bills or utilities.  Do you believe in the power of adventure? PGL is a world where children achieve the ‘impossible’.  Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors.  Our purpose is to enrich the lives of children through the transformative power of adventure. Will you join us? Being an Activity Instructor / Group Leader Working with kids requires energy, confidence and effort; but we guarantee it’s never, ever boring.  You could be running activity sessions, lighting campfires, taking groups for meals, building shelters, checking equipment, telling daft jokes, comforting a home-sick guest or lending a helping hand to your hospitality colleagues. You can even gain your National Pool Lifeguard qualification if swimming is your thing. No two days will ever be the same.  Responsibilities To deliver safe and enjoyable PGL activity sessions (Inc. evening activities) Take accountability for all guests during structured activity sessions Deliver the content of the session to a high standard; focus on basic technique, give individual guidance to ensure that guests realise their potential and gain maximum enjoyment from each session. Ensure sessions are delivered in a safe manner in accordance with the companies normal operating procedures Use equipment in line with training and record any damage or faults. To look after guests outside of structured activity time ensuring that they have the best possible experience Ensure guests receive a friendly welcome upon arrival, conducting induction processes with care and engagement. Communicate regularly with groups throughout their stay to ensure objectives are met. Act as the main point of contact for groups, resolving any issues promptly by coordinating with other departments Organise and entertain groups outside of structured activity sessions, ensuring their needs are met and facilitating their enjoyment throughout their stay. Complete centre specific duties associated with a residential children’s activity centre Complete work tasks, on a scheduled basis, in other departments including catering, housekeeping, facilities and retail. Assist other centres across the PGL estate as required. Residential colleagues may be required to cover an overnight on call emergency assistant shift on a rota basis.

40 hours per week

Posted 1 week ago

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