You will be able to demonstrate a good level of communication, both written and verbal, with young people, schools, and youth organizations. You will be passionate about helping young people improve their life chances and will be creative and adaptive in your approach to delivering training and the Challenger Troop experience. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Reference check and required to undertake Safeguard Training on an annual basis.

Successful applicants will receive a full course induction and ongoing training. There will also be opportunities to gain further National Governing Body qualifications in outdoor activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver sessional training activities to participants through the Tiger Troop in School provision, In School team building, and Enrichment Activities. This role also includes supporting our Core Programme and Residential Camps at our own outdoor adventure centre.
• Work closely with our participants to mentor, build trust and respect, encouraging and inspiring them to achieve all they can and more.
• Motivate young people to engage with and to participate and try new challenges. Ensure that they work within their capabilities, manage risks, and are encouraged to take on responsibilities for themselves and others.
• Build on their teamwork, communication skills, and improve their behavior, approach to learning, raising self-esteem, and self-aspiration.
• Visiting schools and other educational settings to discuss with staff and students individual needs and expectations.
• Monitor behavior and attitudes of all candidates whilst on the course, during school, and at home.
• Assisting with the completion of reports and evaluation forms.
• Recognize personal achievement and reward candidates when appropriate.
• Contribute to organizing the Awards Evenings at the end of each term.
• Conduct safety checks of all equipment before set-up, and ensure that all equipment is neatly stored after use.
• Be accountable for the participants in your charge, ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.
• Be an Ambassador for Challenger Troop at all times and promote the ethos of the organization through events and marketing initiatives, as well as with school programmes.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Be motivated, proactive, and a strong team-player.
• Confident, and able to motivate and mentor young people.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and be trained in new skills.
• Reliable and with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about helping young people improve their life chances.
• Good IT skills.
• Good time-keeping.
• Smart appearance.

Desirable

• Previous armed forces, cadet forces, or uniformed services experience.
• Some form of youth / educational work.
• Full clean driving license (D1 classification or MIDAS is desirable as Mini Bus Driving may form part of the role).
• FAW, NSRA, and NGB qualification in outdoor education an advantage.
• Adventure training qualifications.
• Level 3 Teaching and Training Awards (PTTLS).

Job Type

Full-time.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• On-site gym.
• On-site parking.

Application Question(s)

• Have you any experience working within the British Military? Have you received any kind of training in any of the uniformed services, or Reserves and Cadets?
• Tell us briefly about your greatest adventure.
• Give a summary: Do you thrive working in the outdoors? Please give an example.
• Give an example: Have you worked with disadvantaged children before? Please give an example.

License/Certification

• Driving Licence (Required).
• DBS Clearance (Preferred).

Work Location

In person.

Application Deadline

11/10/2026.

Reference ID

Tiger10/26.

Expected Start Date

July 2026.