Outdoor Instructor Apprentice
WATERPARK LTD
Ulverston (LA12 8DQ)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 September 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a keen and motivated outdoor enthusiast with a passion to share their enthusiasm with predominantly young people from areas of high deprivation. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside our highly qualified and experienced team, gaining invaluable experience and training.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
- Hours
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Our working pattern is generally 9am-5pm with occasional evening duties extending the day till 9pm. (paid for separately when run solo).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Water Park Adventure Centre on Coniston Water has an exciting opportunity for a 12-month apprenticeship. You will work alongside experienced Tutors delivering outdoor education to a range of clients from our 37-bed residential centre in the beautiful Lake District National Park. In addition to working with the clients, there will be regular skill acquisition days for you to progress personally at the activities. Apprentices form an important part of the staff team here and operate under similar conditions to the full-time team. During your time with us there will be opportunities to gain relevant NGB awards which will be paid for by Water Park.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of a range of outdoor activities under supervision, ensuring safety and engagement for participants.
- Support the maintenance and preparation of equipment and activity areas to meet operational standards.
- Contribute to team briefings, participant support, and general site duties as part of daily operations.
Where you'll work
Nibthwaite
Ulverston
LA12 8DQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KENDAL COLLEGE
Training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Find information on: the activity type and timings; outcome requirements; participant age; medical information; equipment and resourcing allocation; venue; weather conditions.
- Prepare sessions to achieve the required outcomesg. enjoyment, thrill seeking, personal or team challenges, acquisition of new knowledge or skills.
- Select methods to meet all participant needs g. visual impairment, mental and physical ability.
- Select methods to respond to potential changes in the environmentg. wind increasing in a sailing session or rain making conditions slippery underfoot.
- Collect appropriate equipment and resources.
- Ensure the venue is set-up and ready to be used.
- Maintain self and group safety when delivering the session.
- Deliver an effective session briefing with clear instruction and following organisational procedures.
- Perform a competent demonstration of the skills required for the activity or subject at the appropriate level for the session.
- Provide on-going instruction to encourage learning and progression.
- Follow organisational operating procedures to adapt to changes in the environment. E.g. thunderstorm, a wind shift to offshore in a surfing session.
- Select and implement organisational procedures to deal with routine problems.g. broken equipment.
- Provide basic First Aid to respond to accidents in a safe, prompt and effective manner. e.g. injured participant.
- Initiate organisational procedures to summon support in the case of incidents or accidents.
- Use the organisations set approaches for learning delivery.
- Support individual and group engagement and participation in the session g. energisers, sharing responsibilities, appropriate pace.
- Change the pace of the session to match participants’ speed of learning.
- Identify and support the individual participants’ needs g. give personal attention, active listening, allow additional time, encouragement.
- Apply simple techniques to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour g. redirection, increasing responsibility.
- Use simple review techniques to check the achievement of required outcomes e.g. thumbs up; rounds; memorable moments.
- Signpost participants to progression routes.
- Complete a session within time, including the restoration of the venue, return of equipment and resources and any logging or recording requirements.
- Use participant feedback and own reflection to suggest improvements to sessions.
- Communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, concise and effective manner.
- Handle information in a way that conforms to policy and protects data.
- Assist with the development and preparation of resources and support colleagues delivering sessions
- Actively encourage whole group participation and promote equality and diversity.
- Undertake activities to further develop knowledge and personal skills.
- Reflect on own performance and make refinements.
Training schedule
Training will take place at Knedal College, details TBC.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Polite
About this employer
Water Park was established in 1998 as a residential outdoor centre with a focus of “enriching lives through adventure”. Our 13 bedroomed historic mansion is set in 88 acres, and boasts 1 mile of shoreline on Coniston Water with spectacular views of the hills.
After this apprenticeship
Additional qualifications may be attained during your apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KENDAL COLLEGE
Gary Dobson
head@waterparkadventure.co.uk
07764560405
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342383.
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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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