Blackwell Adventure based in Bromsgrove; Worcestershire are looking for Apprentice Outdoor Instructors for January 2026 on a 11 month Apprenticeship.
STARTING JANUARY 2026 and interviews are either 15th or 16th November
As an Apprentice Instructor you will deliver exciting and fun activity sessions to our guests, who range from Schools, Scouts and Guides and some adult groups. The apprenticeship will consist of on-site training as well as attending some external courses leading to you running sessions with our guests on your own.
Qualifications that can be achieved in the first year are…..
BCU Paddlesport Instructor
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
Archery GB
Climbing Wall Instructor Award Training and possibly assessment
2 day Outdoor First Aid
We will also complete a DBS for for you as well as a thorough Induction and Training Process that will last approx. 2 months.
What sets Blackwell apart from the rest…..We have a massive variety of groups, one day you could be teaching Archery to year 4’s and the next you could be doing bushcraft with an adult group doing developmental work. Every day is different!
We will push you to achieve in year 1, a range of externally nationally recognised Governing Body Qualifications.
Qualifications that will be achieved in the first year are…..
BCU Paddlesport Instructor
Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
Archery GB
Climbing Wall Instructor Award Training and possibly assessment
2 day Outdoor First Aid
We will also complete a DBS for for you as well as a thorough Induction and Training Process that will last approx. 2 months.
Ideal Requirements (but not essential)
· Grade 4 / Grade C equivalent in English and Maths
· Desire to work in the Outdoors (in all weather)
· Strong work ethic
· Interest in working with young people
· Positive attitude
· Work as part of team and alone
· Aged 18+ by April 2026
This can be an in-house position, or you can live out, we have catering facilities on site for you to use. We work a 5 day week including weekends with some evening sessions. You will also complement our team of fulltime and seasonal staff. You will be required to work in all aspects of centre life delivering sessions and assisting in keeping the Centre clean and site maintenance.
Why work for us?
Some of our old Apprentices are now working for us as fully qualified and experienced Outdoor Instructors and some are now working in different centres around the UK and indeed the World. The Apprenticeship is the start of your journey to working in the Outdoors.
28 days holiday pro rata
Application Procedure
We are running a recruitment and selection days on the Saturday / Sunday 15th or 16th November. You will need to attend either day where we will take part in various activities and have a sit down interview.
This is an incredible opportunity to work with a forward thinking and compassionate Outdoor Centre so please read thoroughly to ensure this is what you are looking for.
If you are interested, you can send a CV to ned@blackwelladventure.co.uk or for an informal chat you can call on 0121 445 1285. Please also visit our website at www.blackwelladventure.co.uk
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £15,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bromsgrove B60 1PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
