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Launch yourself into a career of adventure with Mendip’s Outdoor Instructor Training.

Based in the South-West near Bristol, Mendip is an industry-leading outdoor adventure provider, delivering single courses and residential fast-track courses

18/09/2026

Limited spaces remain on our upcoming 2-day White Water Kayak Leader Training 🌊 29th-30th October

If you’re ready to take the next step in your white water journey, now’s the time to book. Designed for experienced paddlers, this Paddle UK course develops the skills needed to safely lead small groups on grade 2/3 rivers.

Across two days on rivers in South West England, you’ll work on personal paddling, rescue skills, risk management, group leadership and decision making in real moving-water environments.

It’s focused, practical training that gives you real skills to take into future paddling and leadership.

Spaces are limited - secure your place while availability remains: mendip.me/book/whitewaterkayakleader

11/09/2026

Look! Our brand new apprentices at the start of their 12 months with us.

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.

Address

Mendip Activity Centre, Lyncome Drive
Churchill
BS255PQ

Website

http://www.outdoorinstructortraining.co.uk/

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