Job Description
Outdoor Activity Instructor L3 Apprenticeship
Start date: Monday 2nd September 2024
Selection process: Join an instructor group assessment day at one of our 10 centres in England. Dates in the next few months are to be confirmed.
Love the outdoors? Why not become an expert in outdoor adventure and join our L3 Activity Leader apprenticeship?
Whether you are looking for a fast-track teaching route in the outdoor sector or looking for a fun gap year while you search for your next move in life. We have you covered with fun, sociable and fulfilling experiences through our L3 Apprenticeship Program.
To find our apprentice brochure, along with various videos about life at Kingswood, please visit: https://www.kingswood.co.uk/outdoor-apprenticeships
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering a variety of high-adrenaline outdoor activities using a range of specialist equipment
- Learn how to design and run your own sessions
- Undertake various external National Governing body (NGB) qualifications
- Deliver entertainment sessions and provide fun and exhilarating experiences
- Ensure all equipment and safety checks are conducted in line with company procedures
- Ensure compliance with company H&S policy
- Understand and comply with the Company’s Safeguarding Policy
- Support with centre projects
Course duration: 13 months
Why Kingswood?
- Receive a £500 sign-on bonus
- Gain external NGB Instructor qualifications
- Free accommodation
- Free breakfast, lunch and dinner with onsite catering
- Per week, 80% practical 20% off the job learning
- Industry leading training providers
- Exciting independent lifestyle
- Fun team with a family feel
Qualifications Required
English GCSE at level 3 or grade D
Maths GCSE at level 3 or grade D
OR
NVQ or SVQ Functional Skills Level 1 or equivalent English (Grade Level 1)
NVQ or SVQ Functional Skills Level 1 or equivalent Maths (Grade level 1)
(If you do not have this, please get in touch to discuss how to get this before done, ready for the start of the course)
How much will you earn whilst on the course?
- National apprenticeship wage: £5.81 per hour
- Earn £10,982.40 in 12 months
- Pay no NI or Tax contributions
- Plus 5.6 weeks holiday
- Rate increases to £10.10 per hour after 12 months
About us:
We are one of the most experienced outdoor education providers in the UK.
Our immersive outdoor experiences are loved by groups of all ages. We welcome groups from around the world to our adventure centres to bond as a team, achieve shared goals, improve well-being and confidence, and make memories which last a lifetime. We create life-changing adventures. It’s what we are all truly passionate about.
Take the first steps to build your career in the outdoors… apply today!
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