Calvert people

Our business is all about people and as such our staff are super important to us. We have crafters, book worms, mountain bikers, cooks, runners, gamers, movie buffs, dancers and everything in-between. Family people, single people, couples and happy and caring people. Whilst working with us you can be guaranteed to find individuals with similar interests and make friends for life.

Who are we?

We are Calvert Exmoor; a registered charity providing stimulating, exciting and accessible breaks and activities for children, adults, families and groups with disabilities. We also provide school break programmes and run a community swimming pool and Riding for the Disabled Equestrian Centre. We take a unique and person-centred approach to assist our guests along their journey to a more confident and empowered self, with our specially adapted centre and amazing staff team providing an inclusive attitude and atmosphere for all. At Calvert Exmoor, we prove that it’s what you CAN do that counts! In the summer of 2024, Calvert Exmoor ran an incredibly successful fundraising appeal which achieved outstanding results. The charity has huge support, and this success will cement an exciting and long-term sustainable future for the centre. You’re welcome to join us at this very exciting time!

The Role of Instructor

Our instructor team are dynamic, guest-focused leaders. As a Calvert Exmoor staff member, you will be part of a fun, supportive team and will strive toward excellence.

As part of our instructor team, you will have a good understanding of group management, risk and challenge. Our instructors are proactive, multi-activity leaders. You will predominantly be delivering multi-activity programmes to those with disabilities and vulnerable groups. We believe in striving for high-quality outdoor provision and aim to keep our instructors with the same visitors throughout their stay.

You will be required to work some overnight duties and evening activity sessions which are shared amongst the instructional team on a rota system.

What You Will Need

National Governing Body Qualifications

Essential

CWI & Ab
PSI

Ideally you will also have one of the following:

BC Paddlesport Leader
MIAS
RYA Dingy/Senior Instructor
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Archery GB Instructor

Essential Personal Attributes

Positive and solution based
Proactive and reliable
Strong interpersonal skills
Passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities
Passionate about outdoor recreation being available to all
Able to lead a fun, multi-activity programme

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

Experience or knowledge of working with people with disabilities
Experience working at a residential outdoor centre
Accessible bike, canoe, sailing or powerboat maintenance knowledge or skills
Experience with RYA Sailability clubs or programmes
Degree in Outdoor Education, social work or similar
Current First Aid At Work
Pool Responder

Some Amazing Benefits

As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:

Speedy response to all applicants
Site visit as part of the interview process to see who we are and what we’re about, see some activities in action and meet the teams
Long season
A collaborative and friendly work environment
Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
On-site accommodation available
Free on-site parking
Beautiful location
Death in service benefit
Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do

Location

Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, our fully accessible centre offers high quality facilities and professionally adaptive accommodation, all nestled within the rolling hills of Devon’s Exmoor National Park.

Our Hiring Process

You’ve found this ad and it’s piqued your interest and you tick the relevant boxes, what’s next…

Email us your CV with a letter explaining why you’d like to work at Calvert Exmoor
We’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps

Job type: Full-time 35 hours per week average plus overnight duties

Season length: Beginning of February to end of November 2025

Salary: £24,795 pa

Location: Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple EX31 4SJ

Interviews will take place as applications are received, and as such we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Calvert Exmoor complies with the Equality Act 2010. We believe in fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting diversity in our employment practices. We do not discriminate in employment based on ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, marital status, medical history, parental status, gender or pregnancy.

Please inform us of any adjustments that may need to be taken into consideration prior to a telephone call or visit to the site.

All our roles require a DBS check.

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