Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship - North Yorkshire
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Closing date: 11/7/25
Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship at Carlton Lodge Activity Centre
This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our well-known and highly respected activity centre.
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre is part of North Yorkshire Youth. We offer a wide range of courses to a diverse client base, but predominantly primary schools throughout the busy months.
Please look at our website www.carltonlodge.org.uk to get an overview of our organisation and if you feel you could be the right person for this role then we’d love to hear from you.
Who is the “right person”?
Are you an outdoors person? Are you already a Climber, a Caver or a Kayaker? Do you enjoy being outdoors, no matter what the weather? Can you pass on your passion and skills to others? Do you have an affinity with nature, the environment, the world we live in?
What Carlton Lodge will do for you
You’ll be paid the Apprentice Training Budget of £7.55 an hour.
The role will be about 20% studying and 80% working, but 100% learning! You’ll be working toward a nationally recognised Level 3 Outdoor Activity Leader Standard Apprenticeship. After some comprehensive training, you will work alongside our highly qualified and experienced instructors.
A training budget is available toward National Governing Body courses or Continual Professional Development, based on our mutual requirements. This will be discussed at interview.
Day to Day Duties:
- To attend daily morning meetings and other meetings as necessary
- To learn to be prepared for all activities in all conditions
- To learn to punctually set-up and prepare for each day’s activities
- To learn to deliver high quality activity sessions
- To learn to be able to adapt sessions to the age, ability and objectives of each group
- To act as a positive role model for young people at all times
- To undertake internal and external training courses as required
- To learn to carry out maintenance + safety checks when required
- To carry out any other reasonable duties around centre as agreed with your Line
Manager
Skills and qualifications:
- Ability to relate to young people
- Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible in working practices
- Willingness to work evening and weekends
- Willingness to undertake training relevant to the job
- Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE’s level 4-3) is desirable.
- Experience of working with young people (Desirable not essential)
- Full UK driving license (Desirable not essential)
Future Prospects
Our busy activity centre has a range of positions that could be offered to the suitable candidate on completion of their apprenticeship, from Seasonal activity instructors (February to November) and Permanent Activity Instructors.
There could also be an opportunity to complete their Level 5 apprenticeship. We also are well respected by other local Activity Centres and have had several staff move to full time employment with them. There is also the possibility of becoming qualified and experienced enough to be a self-employed Freelance Instructor.
Vacancy location:
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4NJ
Please note: We have limited staff accommodation available, consisting of a shared room, bathroom and kitchen.
Essential Details:
Salary Details: £7.55 an hour.
Working Hours: The hours are 37.5 per week and include evenings and weekends.
Open to under 18s: Yes
Closing Date: Friday 11th July
Interview Date: Interviews which will involve partaking in an activity at one of our off- site venues, as well as conventional questioning will take place during WC 28th July 2025
Possible Start Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
To apply:
For an application form please contact – Bex Plant at [email protected]