Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor

Attend and engage is training sessions. Complete background theory work, as assigned by your course tutor. Utilise spare time and Peers, to increase your own level of personal competence in each activity i.e. practice! Ensure that you are fully informed, up-to-date and adhering to, Adventure Okehampton Risk Assessments and Operating Procedures. Assist qualified staff in the delivery of activities.

Training:

As an Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor on a Level 3 apprenticeship, you will be given training in a variety of in-house activities, including but not limited to; Axe throwing, Archery, Grass Sledging, Climbing Wall, Low Ropes, Campfire, Guided Walk & Team Games, as well as working towards various National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications. You'll also complete Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

We aim to provide all staff with a 2 day outdoor 1st aid qualification and Level 1 Mountain bike instructor award scheme (MIAS) training & assessment.  In addition, working with Channel Training you will set your own goals to train towards other qualifications of your choice. 

You will assist our existing instructors in the delivery of these activities to groups, before yourself, taking the lead role. Once competent you will be signed off to lead the activity unsupervised. You will also take on the school duty role, ensuring that group leaders are informed and looked after throughout their stay. 

Further Duties 

• Maintain the cleanliness of store rooms and communal areas. 

• Undertake any training and professional development as and when required. 

• Assist in any other related site-work that arises. 

• Carry out recorded checks on equipment. 

• Run the on-site tuck-shop. 

Other Skills/Attributes 

The role of outdoor instructor isn’t a job, it’s a way of life. You don’t work with colleagues; you work with friends. Attitude is everything and we choose to have fun every day and enjoy what we do. 

You must be: 

Pro-active and have a diligent organised approach to tasks.  Adaptable and dynamic in your problem-solving skills.  Motivated and positive whatever the weather  Open to the ideas of others – even if it’s the work experience kid coming up with the new ideas! 

Please Note: This description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties. We all help each other in all departments so you may find yourself helping with anything from bike hire to pot wash, to bed making. 

We have a limited supply of on-site accommodation. This is free of charge in exchange for some warden duties, including but not limited to: 

Overnight emergency call 
Evening shut-down of the building
Basic Reception duties
Tuck Shop 

Training Outcome:

We aim to set our apprentices up for a career in the outdoors, not only gaining the essential entry level NGB’s but also lots of essential group experience. Since 2021, 100% of our apprentices have remained to complete a minimum of 1 more season. 2 former apprentices are currently part of our activity management team.

Employer Description:
Adventure Okehampton is an outdoor adventure center located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, that provides a wide variety of activities for all ages.

Working Hours :
Hours of work vary throughout the year, with our busiest period in June & July and quietest period through the winter where we reduce to part-time hours. We get paid monthly for the hours we work and we guarantee a minimum of 3 days work per week.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness