Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor - New Forest
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre
Location: Brockenhurst, Hampshire, New Forest
Salary: £8.55 per hour (£1.00 more than the Apprentice NMW), Free Food & Accomm available
Closes: 12/8/25
Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor at Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre
Ferny Crofts is a 31 acre Scout Activity Centre in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With a stunning location, Ferny Crofts boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, camping for 500 people, and a variety of indoor accommodation.
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre currently has an exciting opportunity available for three Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructors on a 13 month apprenticeship. You will be trained to assist / deliver a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities as well as learning about the general day-to-day running of a busy outdoor activity centre.
Ferny Crofts Activity Centre delivers various activities including; Climbing, Raft Building, High Ropes, Archery, Zip Wire, Bushcraft, Team Building activities, Tomahawk Throwing, Abseiling and many more!
This post will also require the candidates to work in an assistant capacity across the site to obtain an all-round knowledge of centre-based work. All staff are expected to do their share of cleaning and other maintenance work as part of the role. Training is given in all areas as part of the position.
To find out more about the centre see their website.
While working at Ferny Crofts you will be trained in the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Outdoor Activity instructor Standard
- Functional Skills in Maths & English if required
- ITC Level 3 in Outdoor First Aid
A range of NGB awards including:
A wide range of qualifications with national governing bodies will be offered to the successful applicants as well as lots of in house training. This will allow the applicants to become well qualified in the outdoor industry and help the applicant progress their career. The qualifications on offer are:- Archery GB instructor, NRSA YPS Tutor (Rifle Shooting Instructor), Climbing Wall Instructor (indoor rock Climbing Instructor), NSRA (Crossbow Instructor), Safeguarding, British Values, Equality & Diversity, Prevent, Staying Safe, COSHH, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety.
Day to day duties:
- Assisting/Leading with activities
- Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
- Liaising with customers and other members of staff
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
- A passion for personal development through outdoor activities
- Have completed or be working towards Level 2 in English & Maths
Desirable:
- Some experience in outdoor activities
- 5 GCSEs A*- C / 4-9
Vacancy location
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7YQ
Essential Details:
Salary Details: £8.55 per hour (£1.00 more than the Apprentice National Minimum Wage)
Free Food & Accommodation is available on site as part of this opportunity.
Working Hours: 30 hours a week – annualised (can include weekends and weekly hours will vary) Hours will vary and be higher in the busiest parts of the summer season.
Open to under 18s: Due to qualification requirements and responsibility of the role we cannot accept candidates under 18 unless they turn 18 within the first 1 month of the start date.
Closing Date: 12th August 2025
Interview Date: 19th August 2025
Possible Start Date: 17th September 2025
To apply:
If you wish to apply please email [email protected] to request an application form.
More information can be found on the Ferny Crofts website here: https://www.fernycrofts.org.uk/work-with-us