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Yes! Because our adventure programmes run all year round, we can offer flexible work placements so you can choose the days, months and hours that are convenient for you.
Although this may vary depending on the job, generally we don’t require formal qualifications from applying candidates for our outdoor camp positions. Our priority is to find team members that share our ethos and passion for working outdoors. Our camp activity leader positions are perfect for students or freelance workers looking to supplement other work or education and to build experience in outdoor education. Depending on the role you may need to have previous experience working in outdoor education – our bushcraft instructors, for example, do need to have some experience working in the role. Visit our job pages for more detailed information on the criteria for the job opportunities available.
Yes. All staff joining our team will attend our comprehensive training days, including safeguarding, health and safety etc, and receive on-going mentoring from our experienced camp leaders.
While the criteria may vary slightly depending on the role, we are generally looking to recruit team members who are:
The majority of our work takes place outdoors requiring you to be physically active, and so our dress code is casual and comfortable to suit the nature of the activities you will be working on. We provide staff with Wildchild T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts, and we recommend staff also wear / bring:
When working on camp meals are included – these are generally hot meals prepared on site, occasionally packed lunch. Accommodation (tents) are also available and included at no charge, should this be required.
Our camps run from early March through to November (term-time), most weekdays all day and overnight, so we can offer flexible working hours to suit you.
Every team member joining Wildchild will receive:
Wildchild will undertake a DBS check.
Our Adventure programmes run all year round, and, as long as it’s safe to do so, whatever the weather. Wildchild staff receive training on wet weather contingencies and how to adapt activities to ensure health and safety protocols are adhered to at all times.
Our smallest groups are 30, largest 145. Our adventures can be tailored for schools and groups of children from age 6 through to young adults.
Wildchild Adventures operate all year round, although our busiest months are March through to October.
To apply for a Wildchild Adventure vacancy simply email your CV and a covering email outlining why you think you’re the ideal person for our team, to info@wildchildadventure.com.
Visit our Jobs page for our current vacancies.