Seasonal Instructor - Bucks

Seasonal Instructor at Action4Youth The Caldecotte Xperience Appointment Brief Seasonal Instructor

If you want to change lives, call us - we want to hear from you!

Become part of a dynamic charity, with a great mix of people committed to making a real difference for young people through a range of fun and challenging programmes and initiatives.

Action4Youth changes lives and creates better chances for young people by creating opportunities to discover their personal strengths and potential.

We work with young people from all backgrounds and all abilities to make a real difference to their futures.

We are a respected and dynamic charity based in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes but reaching young people across the wider south east region.

This is an opportunity for someone with a can do attitude and a strong desire to make things happen.

You will join a supportive, driven, committed team whose desire to achieve is matched by an intention to enjoy work on a day to day basis. You will be based in Simpson, Milton Keynes. You should expect to enjoy being part of a collaborative, loud and energetic organisation.

On site accommodation is negotiable

Our Mission

To support all young people's growth towards fulfilling and responsible adult lives, Action4Youth develops physical, mental, spiritual, moral and cultural abilities which act as:

• A Springboard towards realising dreams
• A Safety Net for those at risk
• A Voice of influence from the young and for the young

In order to benefit as many young people as possible while maintaining Action4Youth's financial stability, we partner with those (government, schools, youth clubs, businesses, trusts and foundations and others) who share our mission.

What we do

Action4Youth delivers various youth programmes including, The Inspiration Programme (TIP), The Junction and an established mentoring programme.

Action4Youth takes the strategic lead for the voluntary organisations supporting children and young people aged 5 - 25 years across its area. It has around 75 organisations in membership and offers a range of essential support and services.

Our outdoor education centre, The Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes, creates opportunities for young people to have amazing, challenging, fun and sometimes transformational experiences. They learn what they can do rather than what they can't, building their confidence and self-belief.

Action4Youth is the operating authority for Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire for Open Awards Groups for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

• To deliver a high standard of Outdoor Education programmes to a variety of Children and Young People and some adults

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Delivering programmes of water and land-based adventure activities for Children, Young People and adults.
• To work closely with the other instructors and to identify and meet the needs of the young people.
• To supervise and deliver those programmes independently and in conjunction with other staff.
• To lead projects set by management.
• To work closely with accompanying staff to develop and evaluate those programmes.
• To work closely with accompanying staff to set appropriate targets for Children and Young People and accredit their achievement.
• To ensure the safety of all young people, staff and adults which is paramount whilst they are involved at the centre or in the centre programme.
• To maintain records in identified safety areas as required by the Deputy Head of Centre.
• To maintain all specialist equipment as required
• Deliver a wide range of land based and water-based activities across The Caldecotte Xperience whilst liaising closely with senior staff, subject to qualifications.
• Support the induction of individual children and others to The Caldecotte Xperience.
• Set appropriate targets for young people and ensuring developmental and realistic targets are met.

General Responsibilities

• Support events and meetings when required.
• Support the continued development of quality standards as specified by Action4Youth.
• To have regard for the vision of Action4Youth and to display a commitment to equal opportunities and to the protection and safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Report any behaviour, conversations or comments which are inappropriate within a setting for children and young people.
• To carry out any other Action4Youth duties as required by your Line Manager, CEO or Directors.
• Administering own workload which includes meeting targets and deadlines in line with the Action4Youth Performance Management System.
• Attending relevant CPD training events in line with Performance Management appraisal.
• Undertaking responsibility, as part of the team, for all Health and Safety work related matters.
• Working within the guidelines of Action4Youth policies and procedures.

Full details with spec To Apply

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are applying for this position to:-

If you would like an informal chat regarding the role, please email Elliot Paterson (email address above) or call

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 28 th March 2026 at 12.00 noon

Interview venue: The Caldecotte Xperience, Milton Keynes. MK6 3AG

Action4Youth is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. All our posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the discourse of criminal records and vetting checks. We have policies and procedures in place that promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.