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Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre • Brockenhurst, England, United Kingdom • £8 / hour • 2w ago

Ferny Crofts is a 31 acre Scout Activity Centre in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With a stunning location, Ferny Crofts boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, camping for 500 people, and a variety of indoor accommodation.

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre currently has an exciting opportunity available for three Apprentices to complete a 13-month Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship. You will be trained to assist / deliver a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities as well as learning about the general day-to-day running of a busy outdoor activity centre.

Ferny Crofts Activity Centre delivers a various activities including; Climbing, Raft Building, High Ropes, Archery, Zip Wire, Bushcraft, Team Building activities, Tomahawk Throwing, Abseiling and many more!

This post will also require the candidates to work in an assistant capacity across the site to obtain an all-round knowledge of centre-based work. All staff are expected to do their share of cleaning and other maintenance work as part of the role. Training is given in all areas as part of the position.

Food & Accommodation is available on site as part of this opportunity.

While working at Ferny Crofts you will be trained in the following qualifications:

Level 3 Outdoor Activity instructor Standard
Functional Skills in Maths & English if required
ITC Level 3 in Outdoor First Aid

A range of NGB awards including:

A wide range for qualifications with national governing bodies will be offered to the successful applicants as well as lots of in-house training. This will allow the applicants to become well qualified in the outdoor industry and help the applicant progress their career.The qualifications on offer are:- Archery GB instructor, NRSA YPS Tutor (Rifle Shooting Instructor), Climbing Wall Instructor (indoor rock Climbing Instructor), Lowland walking leader award, ITC Level 3 Learning Outside the Classroom, Safeguarding, British Values, Equality & Diversity, Prevent, Staying Safe, COSHH, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety.

Day to Day Duties:

Assisting with activities
Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Liaising with customers and other members of staff
Skills Required:
Desirable – some experience in outdoor activities.
Essential – a passion for personal development through outdoor activities.

Future Prospects

Advanced qualifications
Full Time instructor role
Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs.

Essential Details:

Hourly rate: £8.55 per hour (£1.00 more than the Apprentice National Minimum Wage)

Working Hours: 30 hours a week – annualised (can include weekends and weekly hours will vary) Hours will vary and be higher in the busiest parts of the summer season.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £8.55 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits: