Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice

BOUNDLESS OUTDOORS LTD

WORCESTERSHIRE (WR14 4NR)

Closes on Sunday 12 July 2026

Posted on 20 April 2026

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Summary

Boundless Outdoors is seeking to employ a team of outdoor activity instructor apprentices. Are you a motivated individual with a passion for the outdoors, and eager to learn? Boundless Outdoors is the place for you. With a wide range of qualifications on offer, on the job learning and earn whilst you learn.

Wage

£12,514 a year

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Training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Hours
30 hours per week with evening and weekend work required. Days and times to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

4

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

Boundless Outdoors works with a wide range of groups from different backgrounds. From children with additional needs to corporate groups, no two days are ever the same.

Key job responsibilities.

  • To provide instruction to Centre clients taking part in activities, including monitoring and reporting on such matters as are required to achieve the aims of the course and good safe practice.
  • To work for the centre's needs in accordance with annualised hours.
  • To be fully aware of the differing needs of Centre users and to adopt appropriate teaching/ supervisory methods. Where appropriate, to assist senior staff with the development of suitable initiatives and programmes to enhance the quality of the course.
  • To undertake appropriate training, negotiated with the Head of Centre, to gain National Governing Body qualifications.
  • To assist with maintenance of outdoor activity equipment and all aspects of site maintenance. Each instructor may be given a number of responsibility areas/teaching resources to maintain.
  • To assist with the preparation of general teaching resources, worksheets and review materials and to ensure the operational availability of a number of specific responsibility areas/teaching resources as allocated to individual staff. 

Where you'll work

OLD HOLLOW
MALVERN
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR14 4NR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

Boundless Outdoors activity centres provide the opportunity to challenge and inspire. To help you to step outside of your comfort zone and to test yourself. With over 20 years of outdoor education experience we offer the chance to visit us for both residential and day visits whilst tackling adrenalin filled outdoor activities such as the high rope courses and zip wires or challenge yourself with our STEM activities.

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After this apprenticeship

Continued employment is not guaranteed but moving apprentices forward within the company is often part of our dynamic staffing model.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

Luke Griffiths

lgriffiths@boundlessoutdoors.co.uk

01684 574546

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027289.

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Closes on Sunday 12 July 2026