Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship

Summary

You will gain valuable qualifications and hands-on experience that will equip you with the skills needed to become an outdoor instructor. As an Apprentice, you will be supported by our skilled and experienced team, who will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills needed for delivering and running fun and educational sessions.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Overtime if you work more than 40 hours in a week. After successful completion of the course, apprentices will see their salary increase to the national minimum wage for their age bracket.

Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

Throughout the 13-month course, you will be on a 40-hour work week contract. Working hours: 0830-1700, 8 hours per day on rota. Any hours over this will be overtime. You will be required to work some weekends throughout your contract.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

Assist with the preparation, setup and delivery of various outdoor activities, including sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and land activities.
Collaborate with the team to ensure that all activities are delivered in a safe, enjoyable and inclusive manner for participants of all abilities
Create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors, fostering a positive experience for everyone.
Actively participate in training and development opportunities to gain relevant qualifications and enhance your professional skills.

Where you’ll work

COBNOR POINT

CHIDHAM

CHICHESTER

PO18 8TE

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

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

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

You'll experience a combination of in-house training, where you'll learn to conduct enjoyable and safe sessions, along with training aimed at achieving National Governing Body Awards. Potential qualifications include, RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Keelboat Instructor, RYA Dinghy Instructor, Paddle Sport Instructor, RYA First Aid and Nuco Outdoor First Aid.

Training will be conducted at our centre and will be a steady process throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. Most of the NGB training will occur at the beginning of the programme, giving you the opportunity to build confidence in leading your own sessions during our busier months.

You will be working towards your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Cobnor Activities Centre Trust (CACT) is an independent charity offering accredited outdoor activities in Chichester Harbour. CACT provides a range of land and water-based activities, including sailing, paddling, and climbing, following RYA and British Canoeing pathways. The centre also runs inclusive programmes for individuals with physical and learning disabilities. CACT primarily supports young people who may not have access to such opportunities, promoting well-being, self-esteem and life skills through engaging, empowering activities.

http://www.cobnor.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A career in the outdoor industry, working anywhere in the world.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

Owen Backshall

owen@cobnor.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281373.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Monday 11 November)

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Company’s application instructions

Register your interest by visiting our website and submitting an "Expression of Interest" form and join us for our Taster Day at the centre. The Taster Day provides an excellent opportunity to: • Discover more about our apprenticeship programme and ask any questions you may have. • Explore the inner workings of the program in detail. • Experience a day at Cobnor, filled with a variety of outdoor activities.

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