Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship

You will be trained to deliver a range of activity instruction and programmes (DOE) to the clients of BF Adventure. To operate to a highly professional and safe standard, create an enjoyable, challenging, fun and 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 the personal and group safety
• To check activity equipment and activity sites in line with training
• To support with site maintenance when requested to

Training

Your place of work is BF Adventure, Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso, Longdowns, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9BX.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

The training provider is Cornwall Marine Network Limited.

After the apprenticeship

Scope for seasonal/full time positions upon completion.

Skills

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

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4/C)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4/C)

Things to consider

About the employer

BF Adventure is a charity that aims to support children and young people on a journey of positive change.

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