Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice - Birmingham
Ackers Adventure
Location: Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham
Salary: Apprentice Min. Wage
Closes: 29/11/24
Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice at Ackers Adventure
Ackers Adventure is a unique activity centre located just two miles from Birmingham city centre, we have a wide range of activities on centre including Snowsports, Watersports and various other land based activities.
While working at Ackers Adventure you will be supported by both your employer and Channel Training the Training Provider. You will be working towards your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification and will have the opportunity to obtain qualifications such as:
- 2 Day ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
- Safeguarding training and certificate
- Manual Handling (ITC Level 2 Award in safe moving and handling)
- ITC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace
- COSHH Training
- Customer Care Training
- Prevent Training
- British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)
- British Canoeing Discover
- British Canoeing Paddle sports instructor
- Climbing Wall Assistant & Instructor Award Training
- Snowsport England Level 1 Coach. (dependant on previous Skiing experience)
- Archery GB Leader award.
- Other awards dependent upon individual and employer aspirations
Location: Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Birmingham, B11 2PY
Find out more on the Ackers Adventure website here.
Day to Day Duties:
- Observing and assisting with a variety of outdoor activities, leading to the authorisation to run these activities independently.
- Assist with general centre tasks such as keeping the centre tidy, looking after equipment, tuck shop & site maintenance.
- Assisting with customer care and giving them the best experience possible.
- Working towards completing Apprenticeship work as well as a range of training and qualifications such as First Aid, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, National Governing Body awards (NGB’s).
Skills and qualifications:
- A minimum of Level 1 in English & Maths (equivalent of GCSE grade 3 or D) is essential.
- Some experience in outdoor and adventurous activities.
- Some experience of working with young people.
- 5 GCSEs A*- C / 4-9 is desirable but not essential.
Future prospects:
- Advanced Qualifications
- Instructor Role
- Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs.
Essential Details:
Salary: Apprenticeship minimum wage
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Open to under 18s: Must be 18 by 1st May 2025
Closing date: 29th November 2024
Interview date: To be confirmed
Possible start date: 3rd February 2025
To Apply:
Please download the Apprentice job pack and form from the website HERE and send completed application form to [email protected], or you can send a CV and covering letter to the same email address.
For any queries please contact:
Steve Jewell