Apprentice Bushcraft Instructor
Assist in planning and delivering outdoor learning activities, including bushcraft skills, fire starting, shelter building, navigation, and foraging.
Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of our outdoor learning facilities.
Support the development and implementation of educational resources.
Work collaboratively with a team of experienced outdoor educators.
Training:
Inside Out is a family-run business established in 2014. We’re passionate about making outdoor adventures accessible to everyone, especially young people. Our mission is to foster a love for nature and bushcraft through engaging programs and experiences.
Over the past decade, we’ve built a thriving community of young bushcrafters who participate in our school programs, holiday clubs, and weekly Outcrafters club. All of our delivery programmes are 100% outdoors – including crafting fires, using bushcraft tools to craft and build, cooking on open fires and of course – wild camping. Camping is a central part of our activities, with many of our programs featuring wild camping, particularly during the summer months.
Upon successful completion, applicants will earn a Level 3 Apprenticeship (equivalent to two A-Levels)
As part of the apprenticeship, applicants will also receive three other vocational courses, such as:
Level 3 Outdoor First Aid Archery GB Lowland Leader
Applicants will be trained by our in house Bushcraft Instructors, will be registered with the Institute of Outdoor Learning and will begin a learning journey with the view to becoming a Bushcraft Instructor. Optional training and accreditation for this can also be discussed with successful applicants.
Essential skills and qualifications:
A strong interest in working outdoors, with a positive attitude towards all weather conditions and times of year. Confidence in spending multiple nights away from home and under canvas. A proactive and open-minded approach to learning and self-development. An enthusiastic approach to teaching and sharing knowledge and understanding. A confident team player. Level 1 (GCSE Grade D / 3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential.Safeguarding/Background Checks
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and background checks
Applicants will be required to provided two professional references; these can include previous employers, teachers, sports/club providers. They cannot include friends, family or friends of family.
Training Outcome:
Level 5 Apprenticeship Role within the education team here at Inside Out
Employer Description:
Our Bushcraft & Adventure Camps, Parties, the Friday Night Bushcraft Club (Outcrafters); they're all about bringing people together to adventure, to learn and to grow. A mission we've all shared, from the very start (back in 2014). Over the last ten years, we've had the pleasure and privilege of helping to make adventure a reality for thousands of young people. For some - maybe that was just for a day; others, multiple nights away from home as part of our residential holiday activities or Bushcraft Club.
Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills:
Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness