Jobs in outdoor sports vary hugely in the qualifications and skills required by the employer. If you are qualified to a resonable standard in any discipline you will have little problem finding work. There are over a thousand outdoor centres in the UK, and great many more abroad. From outdoor centres in Scotland and the surf breaks of South West France, to superb diving off the Great Barrier Reef, there are opportunities to instruct, learn and support. Some companies operate systems where you can attain certificates in outdoor pursuits while you are working.
Find jobs in outdoor sports and environmental education. There are instructor jobs with PGL and Acorn and many more in the outdoor sports section. Discover Ltd employ group leaders for school groups in the Cévennes National park in France. You could be a Canvas Holidays Wildlife Guide in the Pyrenees. Choose the European Lakes, jobs on the Med and Atlantic, or even go diving on the great barrier reef.
Not sure how the outdoor sports jobs qualification system works? Read our guide on UK and international outdoor sports qualifications here. You can also apply for outdoor courses in fantastic locations both in the UK and abroad. This section suits people on a gap year and outdoor professionals (and budding professionals) alike.
There are literally hundreds of jobs in sports and the outdoors, varying hugely in the qualifications and skills required, and location. There are over a thousand outdoor centres in the UK, and great many more abroad. From the surf breaks of South West France, to the superb diving off the Great Barrier Reef, there are opportunities to instruct, learn and support..