Apprentice Multi-Activity Instructor - Bristol

Woodhouse Park Activity Centre

Contract type
Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term
Closing date
30 Sep 2024 04:00 PM
Salary
£9,984 pa

Location: Almondsbury, Bristol
Salary: £9,984, Weekly £192, Live in
Closes 30/9/24

 

Apprentice Multi-Activity Instructor at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre

Woodhouse Park is a 36-acre Scout Activity Centre. With a stunning location, Woodhouse Park boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, camping for 2,500 people, and a variety of indoor accommodation.

Woodhouse Park Activity Centre currently has an exciting opportunity available for a 13-month Apprenticeship as a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor. 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.

The Centre delivers a various activities including; Climbing, Adventure Course, High Ropes, Archery, Rifles, Bushcraft, Team Building activities, Tomahawk Throwing, Abseiling and many more!

This post will also require the candidate 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.

While working at Woodhouse Park 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 for 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.

To find out more please visit the Woodhouse Park website.

 

Day to Day Duties:

  • Assisting with activities
  • Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
  • Liaising with customers and other members of staff

Skills and qualifications:

  • Level 1 (GCSE Grade D / 3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential.
  • Some experience in outdoor activities
  • A passion for personal development through outdoor activities.
  • 5 GCSEs A*- C / 4-9 (Desirable)

Additional Information:

This is a live-in position.

Please note: The live in option is only open to over 18 year olds.

Vacancy location:

Woodhouse Park Activity Centre, Fernhill, Bristol BS32 4LX

 

Essential Details:

Salary: Weekly £192 / Annual Wage £9,984

Working Hours: 30 hours per week.

Open to 16-18 year olds: Yes but no option to live-in for under 18s.

 

Closing Date: 30th September 2024

Interview Date: 2nd week October 2024

Possible Start Date: 1st November 2024

Details here: https://channeltraining.co.uk/2024/08/19/woodhouse-park/

 

To Apply:

Email [email protected] for an application form.

If you have any queries about the role please contact:

Operations Director Andrew Scully

[email protected] / 01454 613006