Apprentice Outdoor Instructor LEICS OUTDOOR PURSUITS CNTRE

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY - TIME TO WORK IN THE OUTDOORS This is an 12 – 14 month apprenticeship. You will be paid to run a range of outdoor activities including: Archery, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, High Ropes, Bushcraft and others.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 05 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    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

    30 hours a week, a few weeks a year may extend to 6 days. Some weeks can go up to over 40 hours, any extra hours worked are taken back as TOIL during quiet periods. Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    21 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000192882

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting and then eventually leading activities
  • Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and site
  • Liaising with customers and other members of staff

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

Do you love working in the outdoors? Love working with enthusiastic young minds? Want to help develop people and help them reach their full potential? A career in the outdoor industry is extremely rewarding, once you’ve started running your own sessions you’ll never look back!

  • What we are offering with the role:
    Your chance to get a range of qualifications: First Aid, Paddle Sport Instructor, Archery Instructor, Bell Boat Helm, plus others
  • Thorough Induction process including training on our High Ropes Course
  • Work with a diverse range of clients.
  • Opportunities to develop ongoing group programs.
  • Quality outdoor uniform.
  • Professional development workshops.
  • Further opportunities to take different key roles within the organisation.

You will be paid to run a range of outdoor activities including: Archery, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, High Ropes, Bushcraft and others.

Throughout your apprenticeship there will be opportunities to get out and upskill yourself with the challenges of rock climbing and explore rivers in paddle sport. You will develop soft skills such as dealing with nervous clients at the top of our high ropes course, or supporting tired teenagers as they learn about resilience and pushing themselves out of their comfort zone.

This is an 12 – 14 month apprenticeship. You will be starting your role as an assistant instructor – developing to become and independent instructor leading your own groups.

This apprenticeship sets you up to begin your career in the outdoors – from here it’s up to you where you want to go what you want to do!

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Further seasonal work will be available, other opportunities such as winter contracts and promotions are taken on a case by case basis.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

17 is minimum age, based on the responsibility of looking after participants independently.

About the employer

Located on the River Soar, Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre is a vibrant, friendly place providing land and water based activities and courses to people from the local area and beyond. We have over 27,000 users per year, aged from 5yrs upwards of all abilities and background.

Employer

LEICS OUTDOOR PURSUITS CNTRE

Address

LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD

LEICESTER

LE4 5PN

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Training

Training provider

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

David Robinson (Corporate Development Officer)

corporate@lopc.co.uk

0116 2681426

Apprenticeship standard

Outdoor activity instructor

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please download and complete the application form from the LOPC website and return to David Robinson – corporate@lopc.co.uk

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 05 Nov 2023