Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor

The Apprentice will gain the experience and skills needed to become an Outdoor Instructor in the Outdoor Adventure /Education Industry.

This role involves:

Learning the set skills and obtaining the relevant qualifications to safely deliver quality outdoor activity sessions (canoeing, walking, ropes course and archery). 

Learning group management skills to deliver engaging sessions.

The Apprentice will work alongside a team, mainly based at the Thoulstone Park, working with tourists and school children.

Other tasks involve the maintenance of kit, building of new activities /resources and evolution of sessions delivered (this may be in written form).

A week looks like on average 37 hours. Though during the winter this is likely to be lower, and over the summer significantly higher at times. 1 day a week will be dedicated to training over the winter as a minimum, though large blocks will also be assigned to ensure you are up to speed ready for the summer season. 

Training:

National Governing Body Qualifications we seek to gain you:

Lowland Leader – MTA Paddle sport Safety and Rescue Course – Paddle UK Paddle sport Instructor – Paddle UK Archery Leader – UK Archery 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid Level 2 Safeguarding

In House opportunities:

Learn to lead climb High Ropes Instructor Low Ropes Instructor Team Challenge Pioneering Battle Archery Laser Tag and more

All training will take place at your usual place of work, during normal hours.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion, the candidate will be qualified to look at full-time instructor positions potentially at WOLT or further afield and even abroad.

Employer Description:

A dynamic Christian organisation delivering outdoor learning activities across the Wiltshire/Somerset area. We have vast experience in working with a wide range of ages and abilities, from small children to corporate groups, and extensive experience in working with young people with challenging behaviour.

We love to 'Go wild!' in Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset - offering truly original outdoor adventure activities that challenge, develop, are educational and fun!

If you can't find what you are after get in touch. We pride ourselves on being problem solvers and will be as flexible and inventive as we can to achieve the result you are after.

Working Hours :
The candidate will normally work 5 days per week. (There may be some exceptions during peak season) This will include weekends. A typical day will run from 8am–4pm. However, some are much longer with travel and set up etc.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Driving Lic & own transport