Apprentice Activity Instructor - Essex
Chigwell Row Campsite and Activity Centre
Location: Chigwell Row, Essex
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage
Closes: 14/2/25
Apprentice Activity Instructor at Chigwell Row Campsite and Activity Centre
Start your journey as an outdoor instructor. Are you looking for a new challenge and have a passion for working in the outdoors? Chigwell Row are looking for confident and outgoing people who can stand in front of a group of clients and enthuse them about the outdoor industry, our organisation and what we have to offer.
Your apprenticeship will be based in Chigwell Row easily accessed by public transport. Delivered in partnership with Channel Training you will be supported the whole way on your journey to becoming an Instructor and achieving your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship Standard.
You will have on-site training as well as attending some external courses leading to National Governing Body qualifications. We have a wide variety of groups working with us so every day has different challenges from running an activity session to working in the tuck shop you will never have two days the same!
You should be honest and adaptable, with a willingness to try new things. A problem solver you should be able to cope in new and changing situations either working on your own or as part of a larger team.
We are looking for a reliable person with an open view of problem solving who is able to follow guidelines policies and procedures.
To find out more please visit the Chigwell Row website here.
Day to day duties:
- Hosting groups and running activity sessions both independently and as part of a team.
- Set up and take down of our activity areas
- Carrying out routine checks and maintenance of activities and activity areas
- Liaising with our customers in a positive and approachable manner.
- Working with your fellow instructors attending team meetings and de-briefings.
- Assisting with general site operation and cleaning tasks
Skill and qualifications:
Essential
- Level 1 (GCSE Grade D/3) in Functional Skills Maths and English
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- A good level of fitness
- A good communicator able to work with a wide variety of people
- Able to self reflect and learn from your own experiences and those of others on the team.
Desirable
- Able to use hand tools and basic power tools
- Motivated and able to work on your own
Vacancy location: 141 Lambourne Road Chigwell Row Essex IG7 6EN
Essential Details:
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage
Working Hours: 30+ hours per week
Open to under 18s? No, you must be aged 18 by February 2025.
Closing Date: 14th February 2025
Interview Date: 18th-19th February 2025
Possible Start Date: 31st March 2025
To Apply:
Please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]
For any queries about the role contact Yvonne Scott [email protected] or Tony Hewitt [email protected]