Outdoor Instructor Training – A Career in Adventure
A third of our lifetime is spent working.
That’s over 30% of your entire existence doing something day-in, day-out.
If you DON’T love what you do, then it’s a pretty depressing thought.
The Covid Pandemic has certainly made many people stop and contemplate their life choices and career direction.
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Enduring lonely furlough periods, job uncertainty and restricted movement outside our homes, has brought a few things into very sharp focus:
- Meaningful, enjoyable work makes life so much better
- Being outdoors is SO important for our mental health
- Working with people who share your passions is wonderful
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A career working in the Outdoor Industry is such a game-changer for many people. A physical, outdoorsy job is sociable, great for the body and great for the soul.
How to change your career and become An Outdoor Instructor
Step 1 – Find an Outdoor Instructor Course
There are a few course options across the UK. It’s well worth booking in a few open days and get a feel for each centre and what they offer.
You can book a free open day HERE
Step 2 – Coastal, Rural or Mountainous
Outdoor Instructor courses tend to last 3 months, so make sure the location sets your soul on fire. Do you crave beach life and rolling hills, or are dramatic mountains and valleys more your thing? Land & Wave is based in summer Dorset on the South Coast; perfect if you like golden beaches, excellent climbing locations and stunning countryside.
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Step 3 – Check the qualifications
Different centres offer different qualifications. Always check you’re gaining lots of National Governing Body qualifications during your course.
In-house qualifications are often offered on apprenticeship schemes – these are only useful while you are working at that particular centre. Other Outdoor Centres are unlikely to recognise these when you are applying for jobs.
Step 4 – Pay up front or work off your course fees?
Some centres offer apprenticeship schemes or free training in return for you working for them for a period of time. You would often live onsite.
Pros – No upfront costs, a job straight after your finish the course
Cons – Tied into working for that company, long period with very limited earnings
Opting for a course where you pay in full is a big financial outlay, but this can be offset using a loan or credit card and you can spread the payments over a longer period of time. It means you are free to work for whoever you like after the course.
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Join Us For A Free Outdoor Instructor Training Open Day
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