Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice
ACKERS ADVENTURE TRUST
BIRMINGHAM, B11 2PY
Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 November)
Posted on 28 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Ackers Adventure is a unique activity centre located just two miles from Birmingham city centre, we have a wide range of activities on centre including Snowsports, Watersports and various other land based activities. While working at Ackers Adventure you will be working towards your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed, may work some evenings and weekends.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 3 February
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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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
- Observing and assisting with a variety of outdoor activities, leading to the authorisation to run these activities independently
- Assist with general centre tasks such as keeping the centre tidy, looking after equipment, tuck shop & site maintenance
- Assisting with customer care and giving them the best experience possible
- Working towards completing Apprenticeship work as well as a range of training and qualifications such as first aid, safeguarding, health & safety, national governing body awards (NGB’s)
Where you’ll work
GOLDEN HILLOCK ROAD
SPARKBROOK
BIRMINGHAM
B11 2PY
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
CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
While working at Ackers Adventure you will be supported by both your employer and Channel Training the Training Provider. You will be working towards your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification and will have the opportunity to obtain qualifications such as:
- 2 Day ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
- Safeguarding training and certificate
- Manual Handling (ITC Level 2 Award in safe moving and handling)
- ITC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace
- COSHH Training
- Customer Care Training
- Prevent Training
- British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)
- British Canoeing Discover
- British Canoeing Paddle sports instructor
- Climbing Wall Assistant & Instructor Award Training
- Snowsport England Level 1 Coach. (dependant on previous Skiing experience)
- Archery GB Leader award.
- Other awards dependent upon individual and employer aspirations
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 3 / D)
- Maths (grade 3 / D)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this company
Ackers Adventure is a charity that exists to promote and engage people of all ages, abilities and disabilities in the regular pursuit of outdoor adventure activities. We are an outdoor activity centre located in Birmingham just 2 miles from the city centre and are easily accessible by car and public transport. All of our activities take part in over 75 acres of diverse landscape and habitats ranging from open grassland, woodland and marsh cut through by the River Cole, the Grand Union Canal, and Mainline Railways. This creates a fascinating area to have a great outdoor adventure. We are described as a hidden urban oasis, a green gem that overlooks Birmingham city centre.
After this apprenticeship
- Advanced qualifications
- Instructor role
- Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
Steve Jewell
Steve.jewell@ackers-adventure.co.uk
0121 772 5111
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284476.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 November)
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Company’s application instructions
Please download the Apprentice job pack and form from the Ackers Adventure website and send completed application form to steve.jewell@ackers-adventure.co.uk, or you can send a CV and covering letter to the same email address.