Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice

ACKERS ADVENTURE TRUST

BIRMINGHAM, B11 2PY

Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 November)

Posted on 28 October 2024

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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

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Training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed, may work some evenings and weekends.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

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

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    https://ackers-adventure.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    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.

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    Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 November)

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

    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.