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Apprentice Activity Instructor

  • Job Location

    Waddow Hall Activity Centre, Waddington, Lancs

  • Start date

    April 2023

  • Duration

    15 month fixed term contract

  • Job Benefits

    £10,655 per year + Qualifications Earned + Accommodation




Description

Role

Let fun and adventure be at the heart of your work every day!

We are recruiting for enthusiastic & energetic Apprentice Activity Instructors for our 3 unique & exciting national Activity Centre venues; - Waddow Hall (Lancashire), Foxlease (Hampshire) & Blackland Farm (West Sussex).
Our Apprentice Activity Instructors put fun and adventure at the heart of their delivery, engaging with a variety of guests on exhilarating and adventurous sessions!

You’ll be the public face of the organisation, being one of the first points of contact for our customers. You’ll regularly work alongside activity instructors and volunteers to support the delivery of residential trips alongside a full calendar of fun and exciting events for our members – so, providing the best, most memorable experience for our customers will be at the heart of what you do!

Your day-to-day duties will include:
Setting up and running a wide range of activities, from climbing to canoeing, fencing and archery
Working with a variety of guests, from school children to corporate groups, Girlguiding members and families
Maintenance of equipment on site
Carrying out safety checks
Making sure the Centre is clean and tidy, and supporting other departments when required

What we can offer you:
Full training in outdoor activity and the soft skills associated with this!
An apprenticeship in Outdoor Activity Instructor – Level 3 standard
Uniform
Live-in accommodation
Holiday Pay
Health cash plan - providing cash to part cover costs of medical, dental and optical care
Benefits Hub

These are just a few of the benefits we offer, a full list is available in the application pack.

If you have interest in outdoor adventure and want to deliver exciting experiences to guests, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

About you

Essential requirements:
You are passionate and enthusiastic about working with people of all ages, but particularly children
You have an interest for outdoor adventure and are motivated to learn in a practical and fun way
You can communicate effectively and adapt to build rapport with both adults and children
You have excellent customer care skills or a willingness to develop them

Desirable requirements:
You have previous experience of working in the outdoor sector
You hold a current First aid qualification and/or current National Pool Lifeguard qualification
You hold Level 2 English and Maths
You have the confidence to demonstrate new skills to a group of participants (children/adults) 

About us

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can

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