Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice

To observe and assist experienced Outdoor Learning Tutors delivering activity sessions including caving, climbing, canoeing, hill walking, stand-up paddleboarding, and gorge walking and a range of other activities 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.

Training:

During this 13-month apprenticeship you will be working towards the Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship, National Governing Body qualifications and personal proficiency awards, whilst gaining valuable work place experience.

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

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.

Skills and qualifications:

Essential:

18 years and under require Functional skills 2 Maths and English 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

Desirable:

19 years and over Functional skills 2 Maths and English is desirable but not essential Personal proficiency in a range of outdoor activities Experience of working with children and young people

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:
Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre is a multi-activity outdoor centre situated on the Herefordshire and Monmouthshire border. We are all about challenging outdoor adventure activities in and around the Brecon Beacons National Park and Black Mountains from our warm and comfortable village base. Our multi-activity courses aim to promote resilience, self-confidence, consideration for others, caring for the environment and the benefits of an active outdoor lifestyle. This comes from enjoying the successes achieved through personal endeavour and working together, in wild and beautiful landscapes.

Working Hours :
40 hours a week over 5 days. Regular evening, and some weekend working. Shifts to be confirmed.

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