How to successfully work as a Freelance outdoor instructor

Freelancing is a common way to work as a walking leader or climbing instructor, however how do you set yourself up, build a portfolio of work and 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

12/10/2024 09:30

End

12/10/2024 16:15

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

12

Bookings

11

Venue

Plas y Brenin

Town

Capel Curig

County

Conwy

Postcode

LL24 0ET

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

53.10220

Longitude

-3.91841

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

01690 720272

Email