Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice

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