Apprentice Outdoor Tutor

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an individual with the aptitude and ability to undertake a Level 3 apprentice programme, in partnership with Kendal College. The role involves both on and off the job training and gaining experience as an Outdoor Education Tutor. Apprentices are expected to live in.

Annual wage

£14,430 a year

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Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

37 hours per week over 5 days, including weekend and Bank Holiday working. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Learn and develop the necessary skills and experience to deliver safe, high quality outdoor education and training courses for children, young people and adults
Gain great experience of working in a number of different areas within an Outdoor Education Centre, including maintaining outdoor equipment and supporting venue staff
Get support to achieve a Level 3 qualification in Activity Leadership
National Governing Body training and assessment courses included
Receive in-house training and development
Board and Lodging in single rooms - free of charge in return for programmed evening and overnight duties

Where you’ll work

Derwent Hill

Portinscale

Keswick

CA12 5RD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

KENDAL COLLEGE

Your training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Equal to A level

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

Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor standard
Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Training to take place in the workplace and through Kendal College

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Patience
Positive Outlook
Flexibility
Independent working
Commitment to self development

Other requirements

In addition to working with groups in the outdoors, you will contribute to a rota of evening and overnight on-call duties for which Board and Lodging in single rooms is provided free of charge as Apprentices are expected to live in.

About this company

Derwent Hill is owned and operated by Sunderland City Council in a fantastic setting in the English Lake District – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was one of the first local authority outdoor education centres in England and has been in operation since 1962. The centre has grown since then and we now provide a wide range of services, but our core purpose is still the same: to provide high quality residential outdoor education for the children and young people of Sunderland, which includes some of the most deprived areas in the country. The income we generate from other work is used to keep down the costs of courses for schools and youth groups. We operate year-round and employ about 30 staff.

https://www.derwenthill.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Board and Lodging in single rooms is provided free of charge as apprentices are expected to live in.

After this apprenticeship

Possible future opportunities include employment within Derwent Hill OEC, where you can continue with your outdoor training/development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KENDAL COLLEGE

Nick Lumb

Nick.lumb@sunderland.gov.uk

017687 72005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274635.

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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October)

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