Canoe Instructor: share your passion for paddling with our young guests!

Canoeing is at the heart of PGL and we have long recognised this sport as a great way to introduce children to the outdoors.

For over 50 years, PGL has provided residential activity holidays and educational courses for children. More than 250,000 young guests enjoy a PGL trip each year, and we're looking for energetic staff team members to make that happen.

As a Canoe Instructor, you'll be leading introductory sessions, briefing guests on safety, organising games and making sure your group have a fun, safe time on the water.

We're looking for keen paddlers who ideally already hold a minimum of their British Canoe Union (BCU) Trainee Level 2 Coach award, or UKCC Level 1 Coach award.

In the UK. you'll split your time between paddling sessions and leading land-based activities including climbing, ropes courses, quadbiking and archery. We offer a comprehensive pre-employment training course to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence you'll need for this.

As well as working with like-minded people, you'll benefit from the training on offer. Every staff member is offered Apprenticeship programmes in Active Leisure and Learning to help you get qualified 'on the job'.

Our centre locations mean plenty of opportunity to paddle during your free time, either on flat or moving water.

Working for PGL gives you access to training and qualification opportunities, a competitive wage, meals, free uniform, with accommodation provided.

Click APPLY NOW to be redirected to our website: Here you can create your own 'My PGL' account and sign up to our Recruitment E-News to find out about when we're accepting applications for 2011.

Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for.

You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position.

PGL is committed to the principle of equal opportunities.