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Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship Inspiring Learning North Devon

An exciting opportunity to learn about the outdoor industry whilst working alongside a vibrant skilled group of professionals in a beautiful location.

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Closing date: 31 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,755.16

    Food, accommodation, uniform

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Varied work patterns including some evenings and weekends

    Total hours per week: 43

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117354

  • Positions

    10 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Running outdoor activities for a range of clients
  • Helping to look after equipment by fulfilling regular checks
  • Being a part of our duty system to ensure all client's needs are looked after
  • Assist the maintenance team in quieter times of the year  
  • Engaging with clients across a variety of onsite and offsite activities to enrich the customer experience 
  • Assisting with the day to day development of activity provision 
  • Developing personal skills to instruct on a range of different programmes

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training will take place on centre and you will also have the opportunity to work on another site nearby at Skern Lodge.  It will be block release training.  

  • Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor 
  • First Aid 
  • Mental Health and Safeguarding 
  • Industry standard governing body awards

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As well as employment at our Centre we have links to over 13 other locations all with exciting prospects for promotion and the opportunities to live and work in great locations.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Patience, Passion for the outdoors, Willing to learn, Confident with height & water

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/G) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/G) Essential

About the employer

An Outdoor Activity Centre in North Devon, offering a variety of exciting products for brands such as Skern Lodge, Kingswood, STS, and the UAC. We are a fast growing site with a huge amount of development potential, as well as being close to the surf we have the beautiful locations of Dartmoor and Exmoor within reach. There is the opportunity to gain NGBs as well as PerkBox benefits and an onsite accommodation package.

Employer

Inspiring Learning North Devon

Address

ABBOTSHAM

BIDEFORD

DEVON

EX39 5AP

Contact

Simon Luck

simon.luck@inspiring-learning.com

07789153733

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Training

Training provider

SKERN LODGE LIMITED

Contact

Simon Luck

simon.luck@inspiring-learning.com

Apprenticeship standard

Outdoor activity instructor

Level 3 (A level)

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