The 14 proposed redundancies are “necessary” to avoid the permanent closure of the 135-year-old site, UK Youth said.
Workforce numbers at the popular centre in Christchurch, Dorset, are set to reduce from 39 to 25, the charity added.
Avon Tyrrell provided engagement days for more than 71,000 young people last year, supporting development in self-discovery, confidence, resilience and helping them to unlock their potential.
The site remains open and continues to provide a Covid-19-secure outdoor space for young people to visit and enjoy the facilities, UK Youth said.
Ndidi Okezie, chief executive of UK Youth, said: “Over the past six months our staff at Avon Tyrrell have been working incredibly hard to continue to deliver outdoor learning, despite the unbelievably difficult challenges in income that Covid-19 has brought.
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