Outdoor Activity Instructor Level 3 Apprenticeship - Adventure Access Seaham

Are you passionate about watersports and outdoor activities? Would you like to develop a career in the Outdoor sector where you can gain your paddlesport instructor qualification to be able to confidently paddle and perform the rescues needed? Then read on and find out more about this exciting new role. 

We now have a fantastic opportunity to join Adventure Access at Seaham Harbour as a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor. They are a fast-growing centre with a great team of staff.  Located on the coast of Seaham this is a fabulous opportunity in a beautiful location where during the summer months you'll enjoy some fantastic conditions on the sea, including incredible sunrises on their sunrise and breakfast sessions.

In this apprenticeship your main duties will include: 

Work with the centre manager and lead instructors to deliver high quality water sports sessions Hand out and fit equipment such as buoyancy aids, helmets and wetsuits Help to clean the equipment, changing rooms, office and classroom Answer emails and inquiries in the office and help deal with bookings Work with the team to come up with contingency plans if the conditions don’t allow us to run our original activities safely Learn to plan sessions and deliver them with the help of lead instructors and the centre manager Work with the team to help move equipment between sites Undertake other reasonable duties as may be required by Adventure Access Management

To succeed in the role you will:

Be passionate for the outdoors Have strong communication skills  Be excited and eager to learn  Work effectively as part of a team

Your Benefits include: 

Free private gym membership Use of equipment in free time In house training for Dragon Boating Helming Parking at both sites

Hours of Work: 30 hours a week average. More hours from April to October (up to 45 hours a week- max 9 hours per day). Reduced hours from November to March (16 hours a week- may be split over multiple days e.g. 4 hours a day). You will work across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.

Pay rate: the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices. 

Training:

1-2-1 teaching and observations; A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the centre on a one to one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.

Face to face teaching as a group; Block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area. The teaching location will be at a central point to those on the apprenticeship in the area Tutorials;

Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.

E-learning; We provide an e-learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete.

Training Outcome:
Potential freelance work or seasonal employment with Adventure Access after completion of the apprenticeship On completion, Outdoor Activity Instructors may be eligible to apply to be Registered Members of the Institute for Outdoor Learning to support their career development and progression

Employer Description:
Adventure Access is a Community Interest Company offering a range of outdoor activities. Based in Seaham Harbour Activity Centre they deliver activities in Seaham, throughout County Durham & further afield.

Working Hours :
30 hours a week average- More hours from April to October (up to 45 hours a week- max 9 hours per day) Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness