Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor
Just Experience Ltd
Hertfordshire (SG13 8NY)
Closes on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Posted on 9 December 2025
Contents
Summary
The primary role of this post is to lead activities and welcome visitors on our immersive experiences for schools and the general public at Celtic Harmony Camp, the Outdoor Prehistory settlement, near Hertford, developing in a wide range of areas including outdoor education, maintenance & conservation and hospitality.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hrs including weekends. Days and times to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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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
- Assist in leading educational activities and developing new initiatives for school trips, community group visits, visitors and volunteers at Celtic Harmony Camp.
- Support the delivery of hands-on cultural heritage education focusing on ancient Britain, aiming to increase understanding of the natural world and promote sustainability.
- Lead activities and meet & greet visitors during themed days where visitors experience life in Prehistory, engaging in age-appropriate activities from grinding grain to archery.
- Maintain relationships with teachers and visitors, gather feedback, and promote education days/events.
- Assist in communication with schools and visitors, utilising databases to record customer interactions.
- Help plan and deliver weekday school trips, residential school trips, and weekend and holiday events.
- Adhere to health and safety checks, assist in contingency planning, and manage supplies.
- Assist with communication / fundraising initiatives.
- Take part in daily team debriefs, staff meetings, and help lead volunteer/work experience programs.
- Assist with maintenance of camp facilities and contribute to communication efforts to promote the program.
- Conservation and maintenance work in the woodland to ensure Celtic Harmony Camp is managed and ready for visitors.
- Working in the Woodland Bistro at Celtic Harmony Camp to serve food and refreshments to visitors during weekend and holiday events.
Where you'll work
Celtic Harmony Camp
Brickendon
Hertfordshire
SG13 8NY
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
Training will take place at Celtic Harmony Camp.
Our site is located in a remote area. Therefore, participants will benefit from having their own access to a car. Candidates will find it difficult to attend if they cannot reach the site independently.
More training information
Training Provider is Channel Training.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Outdoor
- Hospitality
- Working with children
Other requirements
- Passing a DBS check
About this employer
Just Experience Ltd coordinates the school and events programme at Celtic Harmony Camp, providing engaging visitor experiences.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the Outdoor Instructor Apprentice, there may be progression to apply for the position of a permanent Education Trainee at Celtic Harmony Camp. Successful apprentices will develop a unique set of practical primitive skills, including flint-knapping, fire lighting, archery and a greater understanding of the lifestyles of ancient Britons. And a wide range of transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. These skills are valuable in various career paths and can enhance employability in the future. The role provides hands-on experience in the field of education and hospitality and outdoor, cultural heritage. This industry experience can be highly beneficial for individuals interested in pursuing a career in education, heritage management, tourism, or related fields.
As the role involves leading educational activities, including volunteer and work experience programs, individuals have the chance to develop leadership skills and gain experience in working as part of a broad team. This experience can be valuable for advancing into leadership roles in the future. Working in a dynamic and varied role like the Outdoor Instructor Apprentice position encourages personal growth and self-improvement. Individuals may become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities, which can positively impact their future prospects in both personal and professional settings.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004342.
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Closes on Wednesday 14 January 2026
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