Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship.
General information
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 Paddlesport 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
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 & 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).
Desirable skills and qualifications, but not essential:
Some experience in outdoor and adventurous activities
Over 18 yrs old.
Experience of working with young people
5 GCSE’s including Maths and English grade 4/C or above (or be willing to work towards a L2 functional skills if you previously achieved a grade 3/D at GCSE or have passed L1 Functional skills)
Future Prospects:
Advanced Qualifications
Instructor Role
Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs.
Essential Details:
Hourly rate: Apprentice national minimum wage
Working Hours: 40 hours a week – annualised (will include weekends and evenings and weekly hours will vary)
Special Conditions:
To carry out duties which may arise from time to time and which fall within the overall scope of the post.
Due to the nature of the work, the post holder will be expected to carry out his/her duties at such times and upon such days as may most effectively further the work of Ackers adventure. This will inevitably include a flexible working pattern to the work.
If you would like to apply or require more information please email Steve Jewell with a copy of your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in this role.
Closing date for Applications 27/11/25