Experience of a lifetime

The people who work for JCA have many different motivations driving them but all have three things in common – energy, enthusiasm and desire to work with children and young people. Working for JCA, you will see a different group of young people grow and develop each week.  By the end of the week you will also have noticed differences in yourself. Becoming an instructor is also a great stepping-stone into the outdoor leisure industry as JCA offers many development opportunities.  It’s also a great way to travel, take a gap year and meet lots of new people and experience a totally different lifestyle.  A season with JCA will leave you with skills such as activity leadership, public speaking, organisation and using your initiative.  The best thing about the job is that no two days are the same and no two children are the same giving you new challenges and rewards on a daily basis. 

Friendships

The friendships built on centre are some of the strongest you will ever make.  You will meet people from many different cultures and backgrounds.  JCA staff work very hard to support each other and very hard to deliver the quality experience our customers know and trust.  When they are not working you will find that JCA staff choose to spend their time in many different ways but there is always something going on.  After working for JCA you won’t want a 9 to 5 job and won't want to sit behind a desk, you will know how to work hard and play harder.

Employee Profiles

Name: Adam Mason
Age: 31
Position: Centre Manager 2009
Previous Jobs: Chef and restaurant manager before joining JCA in 2005 as an Activity Instructor and Senior Instructor in 2008
Comments on the season: I've had a fantastic season this year. My team of instructors has been second to none and this is down to the recruitment and training that they receive. All the children that we have had on centre this year have had an amazing time. They've conquered their fears, made new friends and really come out of their shells. A few hundred of them really want to return one day as instructors themselves.
What next?:  Hopefully a winter season in the French Alps, working with school groups on ski holidays through one of the TUI companies, before hopefully returning to JCA next year as Centre Manager once again.  

Name: Andy Dingley
Age: 22
Position: Senior Instructor 2009
Previous Jobs: Mountain bike instructor prior to being an Activity Instructor for JCA in 2008
Comments on the season: I have really enjoyed my season. It has not always been easy but with sting teams on all the centres I have worked on have made it a real experience I will never forget. I feel my role this year will be a vital link in all my future endeavours
What next?:  Completing my driving lessons so to hopefully return next year as an assistant centre manager or centre manager 

Name: Mickey Newman
Age: 19
Position: Activity Instructor 2009
Previous Jobs: Retail
Comments on the season: This has been a brilliant experience. One that will live on in my memory for the rest of my life.
What next?:  Hopefully return to JCA next year as a returning instructor.