Apprentice Instructor

Summary

This is an official apprenticeship programme being run by Stoke-on-Trent City Council delivered over a 15-month period to include the Outdoor Activity Instructor Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and substantial on-the-job training in order to develop the required skills to work in Outdoor Education.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Hours: Normal hours of work are based on a 37 hour week. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 March
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Shadow and support instructors in their daily duties
Shadow and support other centre employees in their daily duties
Assist in ensuring the safety and general wellbeing of all clients and employees at the centre
Work with groups of children and adults in the outdoor environment
Day-to-day centre tasks such as maintaining equipment and keeping the centre tidy
Attend online and face- to- face training as required by the apprenticeship provider
Record and evidence work in own time to ensure portfolio is complete
Participate in a range of adventurous activities outside of work time in order to build a personal experience logbook
Attend NGB training courses where deemed appropriate
Any other duties appropriate to the post

Where you’ll work

Stanley Head Outdoor Education Centre

Tompkin Lane, Stanley

Stoke-On-Trent

ST9 9LY

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

During your employment you must complete a level 3 qualification which is run by one of our nominated learning providers. This will be paid for by the company and we will release you from your duties to attend such training as is reasonably required to complete and attain this qualification.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

About this company

The apprentice will be a part of the Council's Communications team. Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

After this apprenticeship

Outdoor Instructor

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290233.

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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 1 January)

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Company’s application instructions

Apply online via Stoke on Trent City Council Recruitment website

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