Study Outdoor Leadership
Study Outdoor Leadership
Discover the perfect route to an adventure of a lifetime and start your journey to an exciting career in outdoor leadership.
Apply now for September 2022
Whether you want to become a paddlesport coach, surfing instructor or have an interest in mountain biking, climbing or bushcraft, our outdoor leadership courses could be for you! They're delivered at our Easton College campus set in 200ha of Norfolk countryside.
Start your journey to a career in sport and outdoor leadership with our Outdoor Leadership Level 2 and Outdoor Leadership Level 3 courses for school leavers. Apply for September 2022 today.
“"I was encouraged to take my qualifications to the next level, I’ve achieved things I never thought I could"”
Seb Dennis, former Outdoor Leadership student. Since leaving, Seb has travelled the world as a sports instructor and is now delivering British Canoeing stand up paddle-board modules and awards.
An adventure of a lifetime
Our outdoor leadership courses are designed to ensure you get practical hands on experience by giving you an adventure of a lifetime.
With specialist equipment and access to Norfolk's stunning waterways, woodland landscapes and east coast surf, you will be able to experiment with a variety of water and adventure sports such as paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing and mountain biking.
You will also have the opportunity to develop bushcraft skills by completing a variety of expedition including a 48 hour bush craft survival assessment and expedition that has seen our students travel the width of the country on bikes they built themselves and climbing every peak in the Lake District.
Learn from experienced & expert staff
Our outdoor leadership courses give you access to expert tutoring and support with teachers and coaches who have many years experience in a variety of roles in the outdoor industry including management to Olympic development.
They will guide you to gain practical, technical and tactical skills that will be invaluable for any career path you choose to follow within the outdoor industry.
100% employment rate
Studying outdoor leadership gives you access to excellent employment opportunities that have seen our students travel the world and unlock opportunities for self employment.
Our courses are designed to provide you with the skills and real work experiences you need to start your journey to an exciting career as a:
- Paddlesport / Surfing Instructor (£12-30k per year),
- Mountaineer / Climbing Instructor (£12-30k per year),
- Snowboarding & Skiing instructor (£12-30k per year)
- Bushcraft & Outdoor Education Provider (Variable)
- and many more.
In recent years, 100% of our students have secured employment soon after completing their courses with us.
Looking for something a little different?
For sport science, A Level Physical Education (PE), sport development, leadership, performance, excellence and coaching courses, take a look at other options available to you at City College Norwich, Easton College & Paston College.
View Sport Courses at City College Norwich
View Sport Courses at Easton College
View Sport Courses at Paston College