Apprentice Outdoor Instructor

Summary

Join the growing team at Jurassic Watersports, specializing in Coasteering, Climbing, Kayaking, and DofE. We're looking for someone with a passion for outdoor adventure and eager to start on a career in the outdoor industry.

Wage

£9,984 a year

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The salary may be negotiable for the right candidate. Opportunities to work additional hours may be available to the right candidates. This will be compensated in addition to base salary.

Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

You will be working at least 30-hours per week, with weekend work included. Normal working hours will vary and may include overnight expedition work. Opportunities to work additional hours may be available to the right candidates. Exact working days and hours TBC

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

You will be working hands on, assisting our instructors with preparing for and delivering our fantastic adventure experiences, as well as assisting with the general day-to-day running of an adventure activity provider.

Roles and responsibilities:

Work with our instructors leading a range of adventure activities, including coasteering, climbing and sea kayaking
Work with our Supervisor Team on delivery of DofE expeditions
Assist with day-to-day admin and equipment maintenance
Assist our instructors with the preparation and washing down of activity equipment

Where you’ll work

Unit 4, Justin Bus Park

Sandford Lane

Wareham

BH20 4DY

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 will be continually training, while working alongside our experienced instructors, developing the skills and knowledge needed to lead a variety of outdoor activities. You will receive training in:

Coasteering
Climbing
Kayaking
Paddleboarding
DofE Expeditions
Equipment Maintenance
Admin Tasks

The qualifications you obtain will depend on your experience, performance and dedication. However, as a minimum you can expect to receive qualifications in:

First Aid training
Safeguarding
Water rescue
Kayak rescue

& an array of in-house training.

All training will take place at your normal place of work, during your normal working hours.

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Outdoor activities

Other requirements

Additional skills - The following is are desirable but not required: • Candidates that have completed a BTEC in Outdoor Adventure or similar would be at an advantage. • Experience in the outdoor industry • Current first aid training • NGB qualifications in Kayaking, Climbing or water safety • RLSS Water rescue/Lifeguard qualification • Drivers Licence and own transport would be a bonus If you are looking to start your career as a Professional Outdoor Instructor we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with a true passion for outdoor activities and a drive to deliver amazing experiences as an outdoor instructor. As an Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor, you will be continually training, while working alongside our experienced instructors, developing the skills and knowledge needed to lead a variety of outdoor activities. You will be working hands on, assisting our instructors with preparing for and delivering our fantastic adventure experiences, as well as assisting with the general day-to-day running of an adventure activity provider. This is NOT a residential position.

About this company

Jurassic Watersports is a Dorset based outdoor adventure activity provider, owned, operated and managed by true outdoor professionals, who are passionate about what they do. We are a provider of Coasteering, Climbing, Kayaking and other adventure activities, as well as of course, Duke Of Edinburgh Expeditions! Our team have over 40 years of experience delivering adventure activities & outdoor education of all kinds.

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

After this apprenticeship

We are a growing company with endless opportunities to progress for candidates with the right drive and abilities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOCOMOTIVATION LTD.

info@jurassicwatersports.co.uk

01202 985196

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302382.

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