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Careers at Outdoor Adventure

Inspired to work at a Centre with a very unique approach?

If you are interested in joining our team and working at a Centre at the leading edge of the Outdoor industry - send your CV to:

Rob Bird (Centre Manager)
01288 361312
rob@outdooradventure.co.uk


The Outdoor Adventure Team

Commited, Professional, Enthusiastic.....

Our staff live and breathe outdoor pursuits. The Outdoor Adventure team are highly qualified, experienced and fun to be with. They enjoy their work and genuinely care that you have a rewarding and enjoyable time with us. Outdoor Adventure continues to support its staff financially to gain further qualifications every year.

 
 

Rich

Careers at Outdoor Adventure

Inspired to work at a Centre with a very unique approach?

If you are interested in joining our team and working at a Centre at the leading edge of the Outdoor industry - send your CV to:

Rob Bird (Centre Manager)
01288 361312
rob@outdooradventure.co.uk

Richard Gill - Managing Director

 

Founder of Outdoor Adventure in 1981; keeps the Company at the forefront of the industry. Outdoor pursuits coach, team development trainer for business. Active sea kayaker, mountaineer and surfer.

Email: rich@outdooradventure.co.uk

Qualifications

  • Accredited Practioner Institute of Outdoor Learning
  • Assessor and Mentor for the above Award
  • NVQ Assessor D32/D33
  • NVQ Level 3 Sport and Recreation - Outdoor Education Development Training and Recreation
  • RLSS Beach Lifeguard
  • BSA Level 3 Surf Coach
  • BCU Level 3 Coach Inland
  • BCU Level 3 Coach Sea
  • BCU Advanced Inland
  • BCU Coaching Disabled
  • Health and Safety Certificate National
  • Licensee’s Certificate
  • First Aid At Work
  • Life Support 3
  • NCF Prevention and Treatment of Injury
  • NCF Delivering The Goods
  • NCF Motivation and Performance VHF Short Range Certificate
  • Dale Carnegie Leadership Programme
  • Good Practice in Child Protection
Rob

Rob Bird - Centre Manager

 

Tenth season at Outdoor Adventure. Comes from a surf and windsurfing background and excels at both sports. Uses his extensive knowledge of all aspects of the industry, to be overall in charge of the activities operations and continually improving the centre and activities. Always seen shredding the waves in his spare time.

Email: rob@outdooradventure.co.uk

Qualifications

• BA Maritime Leisure Management
• RYA Windsurfing Intermediate Planing Instructor
• BSA Level 2 Surf Coach
• 2* Canadian Canoe /Safety Test
• RLSS Beach Lifeguard
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard
• First Aid at Work
• Short Range Radio
• RYA Safety Boat
• Life Support 3
• PCV Driver
• NCF Child Protection
Andy

Andy McKenzie - Centre Manager

 

Ninth season at Outdoor Adventure. Came to outdoor on a personal development course and loved the place so much has never left. Worked his way up from instructor to his current role as one of the centre managers. Looks after the maintenance of the building, food and all the “little touches” that make the centre more homely and cosy. All round athlete, excelling in windsurfing where he can be seen surfing big waves in even bigger winds!

Email: andy@outdooradventure.co.uk

Qualifications

• NVQ Assessor D32/D33
• NVQ Level 3 Sport and Recreation - Outdoor Education Development Training and Recreation
• RYA Windsurfing Intermediate Planing Instructor
• RYA Sailing Instructor
• RLSS Beach Lifeguard
• BCU L2 Kayak Coach
• First Aid At Work
• PCV Driver
• Life Support
Big Rob

Rob Byrom - Assistant Chief Instructor

 

Fifth Season at Outdoor Adventure. Ten years in the industry. Originally from “up North” were he used to roam the mountains and climb the crags of the Lake District and Scotland. Assists Rob Bird with managing the activities, staff and developing new ideas. Since moving to Cornwall has become hooked on surfing and windsurfing, but still loves climbing on the perfect Cornish sea cliffs, white water kayaking and walking on Dartmoor.

Qualifications

• BCU Level 3 Inland Kayak Coach
• BCU Level 3 Surf Coach
• ABC Coasteering Guide
• RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
• RYA Powerbat Level 2
• PCV Driving Licence
• RLSS Beach Lifeguard
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard
• First Aid at Work
• MLTB SPA
• MLTB Mountain Leader
• NCF Child Protection
• NVQ Level 2 Activity Leadership
Dave

Dave Painter - Instructor

 

Third Season at Outdoor Adventure. Originally from a sports and fitness instructing background. Moved to Cornwall 7 years ago to instruct outdoor pursuits and hasn’t looked back since. Super well travelled, giving a appreciation of different cultures. Solid, clear, simple instructions, with the love of helping and watching people improve make Dave a really popular instructor.. Another great sports all-rounder. Equally likely to be found windsurfing or climbing, but most likely to be found in the surf!

Qualifications

• BSA Level 2 Surf Coach
• BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RLSS Beach Lifeguard
• RYA Windsurf Start Instructor
• First Aid at Work
• MLTE SPA Training
• NCF Child Protection
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Stell

James Castell - Instructor

 

Second season at Outdoor Adventure. Comes from having worked at some of our larger competitors. Loves the small centre atmosphere and the chance to get to know the customers better, which helps “Stell” coach more specifically to everyones needs. Another mad keen surfer, regulary travels in winters to surf waves around the world.

Qualifications

• BSA Level 1 Surf Coach
• BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard
• RLSS Beach Lifeguard
• MLTE SPA Training
• MLTE ML Training
 
 
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Caz

Caroline Neely - Instructor

 

Second season at Outdoor Adventure. Originally from a swimming teaching background, took a HND in Outdoor Education in 2001 and hasn’t looked back since. Always patient, always smiling and always laughing. Great addition to the team. Loves climbing and kayaking and moves like a fish in the water!

Qualifications

• RLSS Beach Lifeguard
• RLSS Pool Lifeguard
• First Aid at Work
• Level 2 Kayak Coach
• 3* Kayak
• 3* Canoe /Canoe safety test
• Level 1 Windsurf
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
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Graham Cullis - Instructor

 

First season at Outdoor Adventure. After a successful musical career, he has hung up his guitar and replaced it with a kayak paddle! Enthusiasm, enthusiasm, and enthusiasm is what Graham brings to the centre. Not enough days in the week for Grahams hobbies but most likely to be spotted at the local beach kayaking in huge waves.

Qualifications

• First Aid at Work
• BCU Level 1 coach
• MLTE SPA Training
• MLTE ML Training
• Appointed Person First Aid

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Andy - Instructor

 

First season at Outdoor Adventure

 
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Charlie - Instructor

 

First season at Outdoor Adventure

 
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Deano - Instructor

 

Back for another season at Outdoor Adventure after a few years break!

 
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Doug - Instructor

 

First season at Outdoor Adventure

 
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Claire

Claire Stone - Sales

 

Ten years in the travel and hospitality industry. Claire is your knowledgeable, friendly, first point of contact when you ring our Centre.

Email: claire@outdooradventure.co.uk

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Jamie

Relton- Head Chef

 

First season at Outdoor.

 
 
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Kevin

Kevin (Pinky) Drew - Barman

 

First season at Outdoor Adventure. A true body boarding legend in his native South Africa, surfing waves the size of houses! Looks after the bar and evening entertainments. His open and charismatic personality make him a brilliant hit with all our guests.

 
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Emily

Sharron- Kitchen Assistant

 

This is Sharron's first season with Outdoor Adventure.
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Stacey

Stacey - Housekeeper

 

This is Stacey's third season with Outdoor Adventure.

 
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