Instructor, Barcaple

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Castle Douglas
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Sports & Leisure
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

BC Trail Leader (Level 2) MTUK Rock Climbing Instructor BCAB Paddlesport Leader MTUK Hill and Moorland Leader Outdoor Education Instruction Safety and Risk Management Equipment Maintenance Teamwork and Collaboration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Instructor, Barcaple

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Instructor to join their team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Barcaple in Castle Douglas, Scotland. This is a full-time or part-time, permanent or temporary role with live-in accommodation available. Start date immediate.

Who we are

Founded in 1971, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors. The team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness.

Key Roles

  • To be a team member, participating in the general running of the Centre, specifically instructing in the Outdoor Education programme to promote the Christian faith.
  • To participate as directed with instruction in outdoor activities.
  • To ensure proper safety precautions are operating.
  • To assist with maintenance of outdoor education equipment.
  • To be responsible for particular areas of activity, equipment or storage.
  • To take part in training as required.
  • To ensure professional and skills development.
  • To help with supervision of the Centre and its guests.

Essential Requirements

  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Minimum Qualifications: BC Trail Leader (Level 2), MTUK Rock Climbing Instructor, BCAB Paddlesport Leader, MTUK Hill and Moorland Leader (combination expected).
  • It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder is a practising Christian.
  • Successful applicant will require PVG Scheme membership.

Desirable

  • Full Driving License including D1

What we can offer you

  • Monthly salary
  • Full-board single accommodation provided
  • Paid annual leave (30 days per annum)
  • Use of Centre facilities and outdoor equipment
  • Opportunities to take active role in local church and Christian youth work
  • Living as part of a vibrant Christian community
  • Opportunity for personal training and development
  • Team Fellowship on Wednesday evening
  • Very favourable rates for family on most [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] holidays and camps
  • Participation in annual 3 day Team Gathering

Good to know

  • Genuine Occupational Requirement: practising Christian.
  • PVG Scheme membership required.
  • Cannot accept overseas applications unless right to work in UK.

Interested?

Please prayerfully consider. For informal chat contact Centre Director on [contact hidden]. Apply via online form.

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