Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our well-known and highly respected activity centre. Carlton Lodge Activity Centre is part of North Yorkshire Youth. We offer a wide range of courses to a diverse client base, but predominantly primary schools throughout the busy months.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

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

To attend daily morning meetings and other meetings as necessary
To learn to be prepared for all activities in all conditions
To learn to punctually set-up and prepare for each day’s activities
To learn to deliver high quality activity sessions
To learn to be able to adapt sessions to the age, ability and objectives of each group
To act as a positive role model for young people at all times
To undertake internal and external training courses as required
To learn to carry out maintenance + safety checks when required
To carry out any other reasonable duties around centre as agreed with your Line Manager

Where you'll work

CARLTON LODGE
CARLTON MINIOTT
THIRSK
YO7 4NJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

What Carlton Lodge will do for you:

You’ll be paid the Apprentice Training Budget of £7.55 an hour.

The role will be about 20% studying and 80% working, but 100% learning! You’ll be working toward a nationally recognised Level 3 Outdoor Activity Leader Standard Apprenticeship.

After some comprehensive training, you will work alongside our highly qualified and experienced instructors.

A training budget is available toward National Governing Body courses or Continual Professional Development, based on our mutual requirements. This will be discussed at interview.

Skills and qualifications:

Ability to relate to young people
Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to be adaptable and flexible in working practices
Willingness to work evening and weekends
Willingness to undertake training relevant to the job
Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE’s level 4-3) is desirable.
Experience of working with young people (Desirable not essential)

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please note: We have limited staff accommodation available, consisting of a shared room, bathroom and kitchen.

About this company

Carlton Lodge boasts a lake for water sports and its climbing wall. These two assets complement our other activities on our 12-acre site, meaning we can cater for any need from the adrenaline-fuelled 100m Zip Wire to the more relaxing Archery. The facilities in conjunction with our high-quality activity staff make Carlton Lodge a fantastic venue to bring young people to what will be the experience of a lifetime.

http://www.carltonlodge.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Our busy activity centre has a range of positions that could be offered to the suitable candidate on completion of their apprenticeship, from seasonal activity instructors (February to November) and permanent activity instructors.

There could also be an opportunity to complete their Level 5 apprenticeship. We also are well respected by other local Activity Centres and have had several staff move to full time employment with them. There is also the possibility of becoming qualified and experienced enough to be a self-employed Freelance Instructor.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

Rebecca Plant (Activities Manager)

bex@nyy.org.uk

01845 522145

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324660.

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Closes on Friday 11 July 2025

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