Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship

You will be trained to deliver a range of activity instruction and programmes (dependent upon experience/qualifications) to the clients of BF Adventure. To operate to a professional and safe standard, create an enjoyable, challenging, educational environment providing equal opportunities to a wide range of often challenging individuals.

What you'll do

• To be proactive and keen in all aspects of learning
• To listen to advice, support and guidance from peers and instructors
• To actively deliver activities to a range of groups both with support and independently
• To be proactive with personal and group safety
• To check activity equipment and activity sites in line with training
• To support with site maintenance when requested to

Training

Work based training at:

BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, TR10 9BX.

After the apprenticeship

Scope for seasonal/full time positions upon completion.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Things to consider

Desirable to have own mode of transport and independence to travel to place of work.

About the employer

BF Adventure is an outdoor education and adventure charity in Cornwall, providing inspiring experiences that help children, young people and adults build confidence, develop life skills and discover their potential through adventure and learning.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Outdoor activity instructor (level 3), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: CORNWALL MARINE NETWORK LIMITED
• Expected duration: 10 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: 8.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Start date: 28 January 2027
• Positions available: 6
• Wage: £14,560 a year