Instructor Development Scheme
The Instructor Development Scheme’s (IDS) purpose is to support motivated individuals to develop their careers in the outdoors. This support includes National Governing Body (NGB) awards, and gaining experience of decision-making, coaching and leadership in the outdoors.
Six IDS participants will have the opportunity to experience a year of training, personal development, and work experience at Glenmore Lodge, sportscotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre
MEET OUR 2022-23 IDS:
CALLUM HARRISON
Before I started at the Lodge, I was a climbing instructor and route setter at a climbing centre in Northampton. I am originally from Northamptonshire, and I was a customer at that centre for years before I worked there.
MEG BROWN
Hi I’m Meg, I’m from North Wales and before starting at the Lodge I worked at Plas Menai doing an Instructor Development Program, similar to the Lodge but more water based with activities such as sailing, windsurfing, foiling and paddling of course! I did enjoy most of the water side but found that I enjoy the mountaineering side of things a lot more and wanted to pursue that down the line. And then I saw the Instructor Development Scheme at the Lodge!
KYLE ORMISTON
I’m Kyle! I grew up in a very outdoorsy family, and my parents became outdoor instructors whilst I was in high school. I wanted to branch off and do something different, but when I moved to Edinburgh to do Psychology, I quickly realised that it wasn’t right for me. I decided to sack that off and embark on a year’s volunteering journey with Project Trust where I ended up teaching geography and science in Guyana. After countless adventures there, I returned to the UK and I’m excited to be embarking on my next lot of adventures at Glenmore Lodge!
MATTHEW SCOTT
I’m Matthew, originally from County Armagh, Northern Ireland. For the last seven years I worked as a National Trust Ranger in Northern Ireland – a job that involved nature conservation, environmental education and facilitating public access to the outdoors. Currently, my main outdoor pursuits are hillwalking and paddlesports, but over the course of the next year I plan to throw myself into everything the Lodge has to offer so as to try out new things, develop a wide-ranging skillset, and discover new interests!
JESS CHARLESWORTH
Before starting at the Lodge, I completed my degree in Marine and Natural History Photography and since graduating I worked a variety of interesting jobs including Paddlesports Assistant, Photography Teacher, and a Santa’s Lapland Ranger!
Recruitment for IDS commencing April 2022 has now closed.
sportscotland is the national agency for sport in Scotland. Our vision is an active Scotland where everyone benefits from sport.
sportscotland Glenmore Lodge is Scotland’s National Outdoor Training Centre, where our aim is to offer world class training in outdoor adventure sports and encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors more often.
Throughout the IDS, you will have opportunities to gain experience, shadow instructors and attend courses including a broad range of NGB training/assessment courses in mountaineering, kayaking/canoeing, and mountain biking. On average a participant on the IDS will attend between 10-20 NGB courses and up to 30 skills courses.
Glenmore Lodge is operational 7 days per week so evening and weekend duties will be allocated on a rotational basis, which involves working in the stores, maintenance work in the grounds and building, and occasional work in the office including reception cover.
In accordance with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, placement in the scheme will be conditional on a successful applicant being able to obtain PVG membership (further details can be found here)
Due to the entry requirements of the qualifications, you must be 18 years of age to apply.
We encourage applications from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
For further information, contact [email protected]
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New IDS information pack coming soon.