Working as a freelance instructor

Freelancing is a common way to work as a walking leader or instructor, however how do you set yourself up and how do you make a success of it.

In this workshop we will cover top tips to set yourself up as a freelancer, where you can find work and how to successfully apply for jobs. What employers are looking for in a freelancer and how to make yourself a standout from the crowd.

I will give you lots of ideas of how to approach potential employers and maintain good relationships with them.

This will be an indoor workshop delivered through short presentations and interactive sessions.

Workshop Provider Credentials

This workshop is being run by Rebecca Coles

Rebecca Coles is a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and International Mountain Leader. She has worked as a freelance outdoor instructor for 20 years and now has her own business, Roam Mountains She continues to work in a freelance capacity for a variety of companies using her expertise as an overseas expedition leader, DofE supervisor and assessor, working on walking, scrambling and climbing courses in the UK as well as NGBs such as the Mountain Leader.

Start

20/11/2022 09:15

End

20/11/2022 16:15

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

13

Bookings

12

Venue

Blencathra Field Studies Centre

Town

Keswick

County

Cumbria

Postcode

CA12 4SG

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

54.62041

Longitude

-3.08021

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

01690 720272

Email