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Matt Butlin

Matt Butlin

Foxton,Leicestershire

Summary

Hello, I'm Matt. I'm an experienced Outdoor Instructor who loves helping people build confidence and enjoy the outdoors, whether that's on the hill, at the crag, on the water, or on a bike. I bring a calm, supportive approach and focus on creating safe, positive experiences that allow groups to learn and have fun. With a strong mix of nationally recognised qualifications, I'm confident working with a wide range of ages and abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Outdoor Instructor

Dynamic Adventures
Totnes, Devon
10.2024 - 09.2025
  • As an Outdoor instructor, I led groups in various outdoor settings, including mountain walking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, and more.
  • I managed planning practice and assessments for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
  • I have worked with diverse groups, including young children, adults, and groups with disabilities.

Warehouse sustainable fashion operative

Thrift +
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Quality control
  • Photography of clothing to be uploaded to the website
  • Picking and dispatching items

Ski Lift operator

Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for the safe daily operation of the mountain lifts during the ski season
  • Assist in parking, tube time, and RFID ticket checks
  • Communicating hazards and problems to supervisors

Turf matainence

Kananaskis country golf course
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Daily mowing assignments on Greens, Tees, Fairways, and rough areas
  • Landscape maintenance, including creeks, ponds, and forested areas
  • Small-scale landscaping projects such as sodding, tree-trimming, flower planting, and irrigation fixes

Ski Lift Operator

Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada
01.2023 - 04.2023

Warehouse sustainable fashion operative

Thrift +
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
09.2022 - 01.2023

Camp counsellor and Lifeguard

Camp Muskoka
Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for looking after a group of 20 children in a cabin with other counsellors
  • Taking them to meals throughout the day and making sure they get to activities on time
  • Lifeguarding on the lake
  • Running activities and keeping the children engaged and safe throughout the week

Warehouse sustainable fashion operative

Thrift +
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
09.2021 - 05.2022

PADI Divemaster internship

Latchi Watersports
Latchi, Cyprus
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Gaining PADI qualifications in Scuba diving up to Divemaster
  • Setting up the dive kit and assisting with customers on dives
  • Driving customers out on boats
  • Giving map and boat briefings and providing professional customer service

Multi-activity instructor

High Adventure
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Setting up, managing, and running activity sessions
  • Overseeing equipment and domestic duties
  • Completed and filed daily records, accident and incident forms, and records of plans and routines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Management

University of Worcester
09.2018 - 06.2021

BTEC - Sport and Exercise science

Leicester College
09.2017 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Robert Smyth Academy

Skills

  • Mountain Leader
  • Rock Climbing Instructor
  • Climbing Wall Instructor
  • Paddlesports Leader
  • Paddlesports safety and rescue
  • MIAS Level 12
  • Duke of Edinburgh assessor
  • FAA Outdoor First Aid Level 3
  • Level 1 safeguarding
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Full clean driver's license

Timeline

Outdoor Instructor

Dynamic Adventures
10.2024 - 09.2025

Warehouse sustainable fashion operative

Thrift +
05.2024 - 09.2024

Ski Lift operator

Sun Peaks Resort
11.2023 - 04.2024

Turf matainence

Kananaskis country golf course
05.2023 - 10.2023

Ski Lift Operator

Sun Peaks Resort
01.2023 - 04.2023

Warehouse sustainable fashion operative

Thrift +
09.2022 - 01.2023

Camp counsellor and Lifeguard

Camp Muskoka
05.2022 - 08.2022

Warehouse sustainable fashion operative

Thrift +
09.2021 - 05.2022

PADI Divemaster internship

Latchi Watersports
06.2021 - 09.2021

Multi-activity instructor

High Adventure
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Management

University of Worcester
09.2018 - 06.2021

BTEC - Sport and Exercise science

Leicester College
09.2017 - 06.2018

GCSEs -

Robert Smyth Academy

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