Outdoor Activity Instructor (Apprentice Level 3) en London Youth
London Youth · Forest Row, Reino Unido · Remote
We are looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of outdoor
professionals, delivering high quality outdoor learning experiences to children and young
people. During this 12-month apprenticeship you will be working towards the Level 3 Outdoor
Activity Instructor Apprenticeship, National Governing Body qualifications and personal
proficiency awards, whilst gaining valuable work place experience.
Example qualifications include:
professionals, delivering high quality outdoor learning experiences to children and young
people. During this 12-month apprenticeship you will be working towards the Level 3 Outdoor
Activity Instructor Apprenticeship, National Governing Body qualifications and personal
proficiency awards, whilst gaining valuable work place experience.
Example qualifications include:
- Paddle Sport Instructor Award
- Climbing Wall Instructor Training
- Hill and Moorland Leader Training
- Archery Leader
- Outdoor First Aid
- In-house assessment: Zip Wire, Low Ropes Course, Orienteering and more…
We are looking for someone who will be able to work towards delivering these high-quality
sessions to the wide variety of groups that visit our centre each year. In addition to this, the role
involves some other duties required to operate the centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
sessions to the wide variety of groups that visit our centre each year. In addition to this, the role
involves some other duties required to operate the centre.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities
The main responsibility of an Outdoor Activity Instructor (Apprentice) is to run safe and
enjoyable activity sessions.
enjoyable activity sessions.
- Prepare for the session: Gather information about the participants and the resources for the activity.
- Deliver the session: Brief participants, maintain safety, provide on-going instruction and
encouragement. - Meet session outcome: Support participants to achieve the set outcomes (such as new skills /
knowledge, personal or team challenge). - Close the session: Hand-over participants, return the resources and the equipment and to log
any issues.
We will provide the training and development you need to be able to run safe and enjoyable
activity sessions, with a focus on learning. Your learning and development will be in three
distinct phases:
activity sessions, with a focus on learning. Your learning and development will be in three
distinct phases:
- Phase 1 To observe and assist experienced Outdoor Learning Tutors deliver activity sessions including climbing, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and bushcraft and
a range of on-site activities. - Phase 2 To begin to take the lead on the delivery of on-site activity sessions and to conduct
supervised parts of some off-site activities. - Phase 3 To independently deliver the full range of on-site activities and deliver some off-site activities under supervision/mentorship.
Additional duties and tasks include
- Helping to maintain activity equipment.
- Assisting the team with daily cleaning, tidying and catering tasks.
- Maintaining a high standard of health and safety.
- Attending staff planning meetings.
- Seeking out additional learning opportunities to diversify their experience.
- Completing portfolio tasks to a high standard.
- Acting as a role model for children and young people.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Personal Attributes
- Collaborative team player, strong communicator, and a willingness to work effectively with others.
- Able to work independently, demonstrating proactivity and initiative.
- Good work ethic with a practical and dynamic approach to work.
- A composed demeanour, able to keep calm under pressure and solve problems when they
arise, efficiently and effectively. - Absolute commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Awareness of the issues of living and working together or previous experience of sharing
living space with others. - Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health &
safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues. - Follow London Youth’s anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and
respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships. - Demonstrate living our values of Being Ambitious, Being Collaborative, Being Inclusive,
Being Accountable.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Grade D/3 in Maths and English
Desirable Criteria
- GCSE Grade C/4
- 5 GCSEs (excluding Maths and English)
- Training towards a recognised NGB award
- Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze, Silver or Gold)
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Personal skills awards in outdoor activities
- Experience a range of different outdoor activities
- An awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other peoples behaviour, physical and social welfare needs
Job Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance – 39 days per annum (31 days A/L plus 8 bank holidays, including 3 Christmas closedown days).
- We will continue to support you in working towards industry qualifications and your ongoing
professional development, through our apprenticeship training provider Channel Training. - *Catered meals are provided while working when the kitchen is serving young people in
residence. - Access to a Healthcare plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous maternity/ adoptive/ parental/ shared parental leave of up to 13 weeks.
- Free accommodation is available on site. Rooms are single occupancy with shared living
spaces.
