Example qualifications include:
Paddle Sport Instructor Award.
Climbing Wall Instructor Training.
Hill and Moorland Leader Training.
Caving Leader Training.
Archery Leader.
Outdoor First Aid.
In-house assessment: Zip Wire, Sky Trek, Low Ropes Course, Orienteering and more.
The main responsibility of an Outdoor Activity Instructor (Apprentice) is to run safe and enjoyable activity sessions.
Prepare for the session: Gather information about the participants and resources for the activity.
Deliver the session: Brief participants, maintain safety, provide on-going instruction and encouragement.
Meet session outcome: Support participants to achieve set outcomes (such as new skills / knowledge, personal or team challenge).
Close the session: Hand-over participants, return resources and equipment, log any issues.
Additional duties and tasks include:
Helping to maintain activity equipment.
Assisting the team with daily cleaning, tidying and catering tasks.
Maintaining a high standard of health and safety.
Attending staff planning meetings.
Seeking out additional learning opportunities to diversify their experience.
Completing portfolio tasks to a high standard.
Acting as a role model for children and young people.
Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the management team to ensure the ongoing operational success of the centre and the delivery of excellent customer experiences.
Desirable Skills Required:
Personal proficiency in a range of outdoor activities.Experience of working with children and young people.
Essential Skills Required:
Experience of a range of different outdoor activities and a desire to develop your personal skills.An interest in instructing and coaching children and young people.Training:We are based in Longtown, Herefordshire, HR2 0LD on the edge of the Black Mountains (Staff accommodation is available, consisting of a shared room with ensuite and a shared kitchen).Training Outcome:Successful apprentices can apply for one of our seasonal Activity Instructor roles or work for us as a self-employed Freelance Instructor. We have a culture of continual professional development, encouraging our team to broaden their qualification portfolio whilst developing essential facilitation skills to deliver high quality outdoor learning.Employer Description:Our 120-bed residential centre, set in 16 acres of private grounds, is in the beautiful Herefordshire village of Longtown on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. We work with over 2500 children people every year, providing residential and day courses for schools, youth groups and organisations working with young people with additional needs.Our offsite activities include gorge walking, canoeing, hill walking, caving, and rock climbing. We also have a wide range of onsite activities including a high ropes course, zipwire, leap of faith, climbing tower, archery range and team challenges.To find out more about the Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust and about the role, visit our website where you can download our candidate pack including an application form.Working Hours :40 hours per week over 5 days. Regular evening, and some weekend working.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic, driven individuals, who want to better themselves and be involved in a professional, diverse and growing team of both trained and aspiring martial artists
The apprentice will be working alongside a director and/or team leader providing class support in the initial instance, with the view of the apprentice becoming a full-time martial arts instructor with Tiger Martial Arts. The apprentice will be instructing mostly children aged 4-14
Alongside training and instructing in martial arts, ongoing training will be provided in exciting supplementary roles in the company, depending on the individual’s strengths and interests
Training:Community Activator Coach Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification:
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to the end point assessment
Perks:
Become a martial arts Instructor with a recognised national qualification
Receive ongoing career development
Get paid to train in martial arts
Become part of our black belt instructor development plan
Full-time employment
Generous paid annual leave
Travel reimbursement
Rewarding work
Company pension scheme
Training in specialist roles (tech, supervisor, team leader, coaching, purchasing, stock management, customer service, marketing, etc.)
Friendly, driven team
Company funded work social events
Training Outcome:
For the right candidates and in the majority of circumstances, we will offer onward employment post-apprenticeship for candidates, with the view to becoming a full-time instructor with Tiger Martial Arts
Career progression opportunities are available, such as, but not limited to: team leader, supervisor, office leader, stock leader, alongside other roles relating to the business
Employer Description:Our company philosophy is simple: Be the best possible role model to your students & provide the highest quality martial tuition.
We’re in a great position to influence, we have something our students want. But with power comes responsibility. It’s our job to give all that we can at this crucial point in their lives, when they are most open to change.
That is the reason that we give all we can and push our students to achieve everything they want to achieve, in the training hall and out.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, usually 11.30am - 7.30pm, during school term time, with some exceptions. Early finish on Friday afternoons.Skills: Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Physical fitness,Martial Arts,Tae Kwon-Do,Karate,A professional manner,Relatively Confident....Read more...
You will have the opportunity to work across a range of settings, including:
School PE lessons and curriculum support
Breakfast, lunchtime, and after-school clubs
Evening and weekend sports clubs
Half-term and holiday activity camps
Training:Community Activator Coach Level 2.Training Outcome:After completing a Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship, learners can progress into roles such as Sports Coach, Activity Instructor, Community Development Officer, Health and Wellbeing Coach, Leisure Centre Supervisor, or Sports Development Officer. They may also choose to progress onto higher-level coaching, sport, fitness, or management qualifications.Employer Description:On Target in Sport Limited is a sports coaching company whose primary aim is to provide the opportunity for young people to get into sport, learn new skills and enjoy playing in a safe environment. We work with primary schools to improve physical education, offering quality coaching, excellent equipment and expert knowledge. We run energetic and progressive clubs and camps involving sport for young children to enjoy and participate, whatever their ability.
Try one of our after-school clubs, holiday clubs or birthday parties to see how it's done the OTIS way
Mission Statement:
"Working hard for change, creating bright futures and the opportunity to succeed."
Working Hours :Flexible working hours across multiple settings. Exact shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
No work experience is required however you must have a keen interest for working within the fitness industry and learn from your mentors.
On a day to day basis you will be undertaking:
All general duties of a gym instructor will be covered
Working alongside the gyms PTs to get excellent experience and knowledge from other members of the team
Opening up the gym following the opening up procedure
Keeping vending machine stocked
Welcoming members into the gym
Ensuring all areas of the gym are tidy at all times
Filling up centre feed rolls and spray bottles throughout the gym as required
Emptying bins as required
Advising members on correct technique in the gym on an ad hoc basis
Providing programming / training advice to members - writing programs if necessary
Showing new members how to work cardio and weights equipment - writing programs as necessary
Cleaning of gym equipment
Vacuuming / mopping floors / cleaning areas in the gym as required
Maintenance checks of gym equipment
Changing room checks on a regular basis
Involvement in studio classes - will begin by shadowing our class instructors before being considered for own class
Ensuring members follow our club rules
Potential for the right candidate to take on personal training clients
Signing up new members
Floor walking the gym - chatting to members
Closing down the gym following closing down procedure
You’ll need:
The ability to be confident to teach group sessions
The ability to work unaided when training permits
Willingness to complete a Level 3 Personal Trainer Apprenticeship
Communication to speak to members and build a clientele of new membership
You will receive full in-house training alongside professionals who have already undertaken this qualification. As well as working towards a professionally recognised industry standard qualification.Training:Level 3 Personal Trainer apprenticeship standard qualification, which includes:
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
On-the-job training and assessment throughout the programme
Off-the-job training to acquire the required knowledge and skills
Training Outcome:
Progression to a permanent position for the right candidate to build their own personal PT client list
This qualification will enable you to go on to further health & fitness qualifications
Employer Description:Welcome to KENTS GYM, Bradford’s Premier independent, family run fitness centre! We have been providing health and fitness to the local area for the past 30 years. Our aim is to help everybody, regardless of their shape, size or health requirements to achieve their goals. We boast a spacious and well equipped facility that rivals anywhere, but at the same time is a friendly, family-run club. Take a look around and see what Kents Gym is about. Pop in any time and one of the team will be happy to show you aroundWorking Hours :30 hours per week over 5 days. (shifts will change each week, can include evenings, weekends and mornings.) Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Self Motivated,Good attendance record,Enthusiasm,Willing to progress....Read more...
As a Wellbeing Apprentice with Freedom Leisure you will support the delivery of our HAF holiday clubs across 4 sites within the contract.
Working alongside experienced coaches and leaders, you will gain hands-on experience delivering sessions to children of all abilities.
You will also attend outreach events to promote Freedom and our wellbeing programme. Examples of outreach events include Carer’s Events, Age Well Fairs, Careers Days, Veteran’s support groups.
You will assist the team at Sporting Memories sessions, directing the volunteers and making sure participants are engaged.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Assisting with admin relating to Healthy Communities work
Undertake lifesaving training in relation to water safety, and then delivering the training or supervising sessions
Supporting holiday club provision during school holidays
Keeping updated registers for the holiday clubs and contacting parents
Delivering sport or health sessions to small groups
Setting up and organising equipment
Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
Supporting administration and operational tasks
Ensuring sessions are delivered safely and in line with safeguarding procedures
Throughout the apprenticeship you will receive mentoring, practical experience. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, professional and passionate about working with the community and minority groups and be comfortable working with participants with mental and physical disabilities.
A willingness to learn and develop is essential.Training Outcome:
Successful apprentices may progress into a full-time role within Freedom following completion of the programme
This could be as an instructor, or part of the Healthy Communities Team delivering outreach and working across sites
Employer Description:Freedom Leisure is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit charitable leisure and cultural trusts. We operate over 130 leisure, cultural and entertainment venues across the UK either in partnership with or acting as agent on behalf of the local authority. Our mission is to ‘improve lives through leisure’.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
What you’ll do:
Customer Experience
Understand the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions and queries.
Support different types of customers with different needs.
Support the centre in gaining customer feedback on our products and services, including dealing with customer complaints.
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependent).
Share knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and well-being.
Conduct customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualification dependent).
Plan and deliver exercise sessions to meet customers' health and fitness goals.
People Experience
Support GLL's visions and values. *
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings, and reviews with your tutor and general manager.
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manager.
Achieve and maintain all necessary qualifications, including ongoing CPD training.
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry. As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety, like nowhere else. You will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme, which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor. As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety like nowhere else. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!
The basics:
This is a permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible. Working from home is not possible in this role.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay.
We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available.
A uniform will be supplied and must be worn.
GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in.
As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the society and have a stake in your business.
Training:The apprentice will receive full on-the-job training as well as 20% off-the-job training. They will also receive a full wrap-around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on to the next level once they have completed their apprenticeship.Employer Description:GLL is a not-for-profit charitable social enterprise committed to delivering a better quality of fitness and leisure, libraries, and performing arts facilities for everyone. We're committed to providing access to quality community facilities - and more - at a price everyone can afford. We already manage over 258 facilities, and we're adding more all the time, operating under our 'Better' brand. Unlike many other brands, we are for everyone. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and we want to make sure that everyone can live a healthy and active lifestyleWorking Hours :TBC at the interview stageSkills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Organisation skills,Customer care skills....Read more...
What you’ll do:
Customer Experience
Understand the services and products on offer to assist with customer questions and queries
Support different types of customers with different needs
Support the centre in gaining customer feedback on our products and services, including dealing with customer complaints.
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependent)
Share knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
Conduct customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualification dependent)
Plan and deliver exercise sessions to meet customers' health and fitness goals
People Experience
Support GLL's visions and values
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings, and reviews with your tutor and General Manager
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manager
Achieve and maintain all necessary qualifications, including ongoing CPD training
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry.
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. You will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming
Level 2 Gym Instructor
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety like nowhere else. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!
The basics:
This is a permanent position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible. Working from home is not possible in this role
We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay
We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available
A uniform will be supplied and must be worn
GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in
As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business
Training:The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training from the employer, they will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL.Training Outcome:The apprentice can progress on to the next level once they have completed their apprenticeship.Employer Description:About GLL:
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.
Working Hours :To be confirmed at the interview stageSkills: Communication skills, Swimming Skills ,Physical fitness,Customer care skills....Read more...
As an Apprentice, your responsibilities will include:
Instruction & Coaching
• Deliver climbing sessions and courses safely and effectively, following company training and relevant syllabi (e.g. NICAS, Kids Club Logbook).• Adapt instruction to suit different ages, abilities, and learning styles.• Incorporate “Play Their Way” principles to foster autonomy, creativity, and confidence.• Maintain safeguarding awareness and adhere to company protocols.• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and ensure all safety procedures are followed.• Provide clear, inclusive, and engaging communication with participants, parents, and carers.• Contribute ideas to continually improve the session programme.
Front of House & Customer Service
• Be the welcoming face of High Sports at reception and across the centre.• Check in members and guests, handle bookings, and provide clear safety information.• Engage positively with customers both in person and over the phone or email.• Provide short tours or introductions for new visitors to ensure confidence and safety.• Handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally, using the WELCOME framework.• Complete registration forms, waivers, and safety checks accurately.• Support retail sales and ensure reception displays are tidy, stocked, and inviting.• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented environment.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Conduct regular floor walks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and a positive atmosphere, using friendly, respectful communication so customers feel supported and able to use the centre safely. • Uphold the company’s safety standards at all times, in accordance with training and policy.• Report accidents, incidents, and near misses immediately, following procedure.• Carry out safety and cleanliness checks as part of daily routines.• Take an active role in promoting wellbeing for staff and customers alike.• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, first aid, and data protection responsibilities.
Teamwork & Development
• Work collaboratively with all departments to deliver seamless service.• Attend team meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required.• Take ownership of your own development and engage with feedback positively.• Contribute to a supportive workplace culture based on respect, energy, and communication.
You will also work towards gaining your Community Activator Coach L2 qualification over the duration of 15 months.Training Outcome:The role will see the successful candidate working with our team of highly experienced climbing coaches on many different sessions from kids’ clubs to adult courses. The centre also has a dedicated performance coaching team working with our youth climbing squad and there is potential for the right candidate to work them on occasion.
Full in-house training is provided and there are several supplementary training opportunities either in house or from national training bodies. These could include the Climbing Wall Instructor Award, FUNdamentals of Climbing and various staff led workshops.Employer Description:Born out of a passion for climbing, High Sports was one of the first indoor climbing companies in the UK. Since then we have operated several walls across the UK and provided consultancy services for other operators. Decades of experience in the industry has allowed us to develop our Brighton centre to become one of the biggest facilities in the South East.Working Hours :30 hours per week (including education hours) - Hours will include evenings and weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
What you’ll do:
Customer Experience:
Support different types of customers with different needs
Support the centre in gaining customer feedback on our products and services, including dealing with customer complaints
Support the centre to deliver swimming lessons where required (qualification dependent)
Share knowledge with customers on the role exercise plays in health and wellbeing
Conduct customers' gym inductions and health screening where required (qualification dependent)
Plan and deliver exercise sessions to meet customers' health and fitness goals
People Experience:
Support GLL's visions and values
Attend and participate in all apprenticeship workshops, meetings, and reviews with your tutor and General Manager
Ensure all training and qualification deadlines are met in agreement with your tutor and manager
Achieve and maintain all necessary qualifications, including ongoing CPD training
Keep up-to-date with trends and developments in the leisure industry
As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else.
You will be enrolled on a Leisure Team Member apprenticeship programme which takes approximately 18 months to complete, as well as completing the following qualifications throughout the length of your apprenticeship:
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Certificate in Teaching Swimming:
Level 2 Gym Instructor As a leader within the leisure industry, we can also offer scope to progress your career and job variety like nowhere else. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!
The basics:
This is a permanent position
Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible
Working from home is not possible in this role
We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay
We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available
A uniform will be supplied and must be worn
GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven
We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in
As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business
Training:
The apprentice will receive full on the job training as well as 20% off the job training from the employer, they will also receive a full wrap around service from SCL
Training Outcome:
The apprentice will be able to progress to the next level once they have completed their apprenticeship
Employer Description:About GLL:
As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres.
Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.
One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.
Working Hours :TBC at the interview stageSkills: Communication skills,Swimming Skills ,Customer care skills,Organisation skills....Read more...
