Mendip Outdoor Instructor Training

05/09/2026

Hi everyone,

We have 1 space left on a Paddlesport Instructor course next weekend.

Date: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September.

Location: Starting at Mendip Activity Centre. Venues decided on the day. Could include Clevedon, Cheddar, Hewish

Cost: £215.

Link to book in the comment - or drop us a message.

There is also a Paddlesport Safety & Rescue course taking place the day before with 2 spaces:

04/09/2026

University isn’t the only route... Meet Dylan, Sasha and Riley, three people who chose outdoor instructor training and turned their passion for the outdoors into a career.

No desks. No suits. Just real skills and endless possibilities!

25/08/2026

Can you see yourself as a paddlesport instructor? 🛶 Our paddlesport instructor training guide breaks down everything you need to know, from qualifications and training to what the role is actually like.

🌊 Becoming a Paddlesport Instructor involves following a structured pathway: meeting prerequisites (like first aid, safeguarding, and rescue training), joining Paddle UK , completing training, and passing an assessment that evaluates teaching, paddling, and safety skills.

🌊 The role focuses on introducing beginners to Kayaking, Canoeing, and Paddleboarding on sheltered water, requiring both strong personal paddling ability and soft skills like communication, adaptability, and group awareness.

🌊 Progression depends on building experience and qualifications over time, with opportunities to specialise, gain additional awards, and move into higher-level coaching roles within the Paddlesport industry.

If you’re looking for a practical, rewarding career on the water, check out our full guide on our website.

23/08/2026

18 weeks could change what you do for the next 18 years! Turn your love of the outdoors into a career with our 2027 Outdoor Instructor Training Course.

🏡 Fully catered accommodation
🎓 20+ courses & qualifications
🧗 Train at a busy outdoor activity centre
🗺️ Nationwide expeditions & training
🎁 FREE pre-course activity package

Enquire today to find out more and speak to one of the team 👉 www.outdoorinstructortraining.co.uk

13/08/2026

A-Level Results Day… and still no clue what you want to do next? 👀 That’s more normal than you think.

Maya left sixth form without a plan, but knew she loved being outdoors and working with people. That eventually led her to a career as an outdoor instructor.

Read her story - link in comments.

16/07/2026

Bring your whole personality to the role 😉 Become the instructor people remember!

08/07/2026

Last chance to join the 2026 Outdoor Instructor Training Course - starting this November.

Only 4 spaces left now!!

- Become an Outdoor Instructor in 18 weeks
- Fully Catered Accommodation
- 20+ Courses & Qualifications
- Experience Life at a Busy Outdoor Activity Centre
- Nationwide Expeditions & Training
- Free pre-course package including activity experiences

Ready for a lifestyle that you love? Take the leap and visit www.outdoorinstructortraining.co.uk or drop us a message.

02/07/2026

"Life on the course was amazing, I loved waking up knowing I would spend all day outside doing things I loved. There is never a dull moment- even minibus rides turn into karaoke sessions!"

Maya graduated from Mendip's Outdoor Instructor Training course in March 2023! We caught up with her to find out some more about her time on the course.

Read here:

Maya graduated from Mendip's Outdoor Instructor Training course in March 2023! We caught up with her to find out some more about her time on the course...Mendip: Hey Maya, thanks for chatting with us! Can you tell us why you ended up on our outdoor instructor training course? Maya: Hello! I dropped....