Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor

With JCA, no two days will look the same – we have over 40 activities & you will be trained in delivering all of these! We have a range of outdoor and indoor activities and once your group arrives on-site, you are their instructor for the whole of their stay! You’ll be the leader of the pack for activities such as fencing and archery in the sunshine, final shoot out at the laser quest and helping guests overcome their fears on the abseiling tower and aerial trek high above the trees! Your top priority will be keeping your pack safe and making sure everyone has the time of their lives!

Training:

Over the course of 13 months, we’ll give you all the training, equipment and confidence needed in this role – so no previous experience required!

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an industry recognised level 3 qualification in Outdoor Activity Leadership. And if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also have the chance to gain further external qualifications including:

- Fencing Leader
- FSRT & Paddle Sports instructor
- GB Orienteering
- GB Archery
- First Aid
- NPLQ

We offer our apprentices the opportunity to live on-site, so no boring commute to work, and all of your meals are included too!

There will be 5 to 6 weeks training on-site when you start, which will include: the full range of outdoor activities, health and safety, first aid, safeguarding & more.

You'll have the chance to make friends for life and tonnes of unforgettable memories whilst completing your apprenticeship, and the place you’ll call home is Condover Hall, our flagship centre in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Set in the stunning Shropshire countryside and just a stones throw from a lively town with lots to do.

At JCA, we have over 25 years’ experience in providing fun and educational adventures for school and youth groups. We’re big enough to challenge, small enough to care – You’ll never be just another number. We pride ourselves on having a close working relationship with all of our instructors – So if you’ve got your eye on development within the outdoor education industry, we’ll support and help you get there.

Training Outcome:

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, there are multiple options for you to progress in your career:

You could continue working for JCA and become a resident Seasonal Activity Instructor You could progress to a Team Leader or Senior Activity Instructor within the team You could branch out and experience a different type of adventure at one of our other seasonal centres across the UK We also have options for instructors to work overseas with our other brands, SkiBound or TravelBound

Employer Description:
Established in 1994, JCA Adventure has been providing school groups with a platform for outdoor learning for over 25 years, enabling children to experience adventure education. Our UK activity centres offer a choice of one-day adventures, two to four-night multi-activity residential activities, netball and football tournament weekends, plus birthday parties for young adventurers. Our JCA team of group travel experts are committed to providing an experience that promotes education, personal development and of course, fun! Discover your perfect activity centre and let the adventure begin with JCA. Our years of experience in developing these adventures have seen JCA become one of the leading trusted providers of activity residential trips.

Working Hours :
This is a live-on-site position, where you will be typically working Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends. Shifts tbc.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness