Outdoor Activity Leader Apprentice

Summary

You will be required to assist and deliver a range of activities eg. high roped activities, climbing, canoe/kayaking and caving. The post will also require the candidate to work in numerous areas of the business to gain an all-round knowledge of activity centre based work. All staff are expected to take their share of cleaning and maintenance work.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Hourly pay £6.40 p/h - £11.44 p/h dependant on age and experience. Weekly hours will vary, but are 40 hours annualised.

Training course

Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)

Hours

You will need to be flexible over hours - we often work evenings or weekends - and flexible over roles - we’re as likely to be on the end of a brush or mop as we are on the end of a rope!

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 17 February

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

4

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

Assisting with activities leading to running your own.
Assisting with the storage, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and activity areas
Liaising with customers and other members of staff

Where you’ll work

RIVER DART COUNTRY PARK

ASHBURTON

NEWTON ABBOT

DEVON

TQ13 7NP

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

SOUTH DEVON 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 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership

Level 2 Functional Skills English if required
Level 2 Functional Skills maths if required
Outdoor First Aid qualification
A range of NGB awards dependent upon individual and employer aspirations

These may be the following:

Paddle sport Instructor
FSRT
CWA
Walking qualifications
Caving qualifications

To facilitate your required Off-The-Job training, South Devon College will also provide training on your knowledge, skills and behaviours that will link back to your job role.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Initiative
Physical fitness
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

An essential part of working in the outdoor and active leisure industries is taking your own skills development seriously. This means that successful candidates are usually those who can show a clear commitment to improving their personal skill in activities and working towards coaching awards. A job in the outdoor and active leisure industry is an exciting and rewarding one, but you need to be ready to get totally involved. This will mean being flexible over hours - we often work evenings or weekends - and flexible over roles - we’re as likely to be on the end of a brush or mop as we are on the end of a rope! Ask lots of questions to make sure you know what to expect from this varied and exciting opportunity.

About this company

We are the premier outdoor activity centre in the Southwest of the UK. We specialise in a variety of traditional ‘outdoor activities‘ as well as specialist programmes for individuals, families, schools, youth groups and corporate events. Available activities include kayaking, canoeing, climbing, caving, walking, mountain biking and extensive team building and management training to mention a few. We also have a selection of on-site tree-top activities including a very large high ropes course.

https://www.crsadventures.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to move on to an Advanced Apprenticeship, or a full-time instructor role. Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs will enhance future opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Benjamin Reynolds

benjaminreynolds@southdevon.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288367.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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