Apprentice Outdoor Instructor

As an Apprentice Instructor you will deliver exciting and fun activity sessions to our guests, who range from Scouts and Guides, Schools (including schools with additional needs children) and Youth Groups to Families and adult groups. The apprenticeship will consist of on-site training as well as attending some external courses leading to you running sessions with our guests on your own.

Our Apprentice Instructors will be dynamic and have a passion for wanting to work in the outdoor industry. You will need to be confident, outgoing and the ability to stand in front of a group of people and enthuse them about your industry. You will be in the limelight representing Skreens Park and Scouting and so will need to conduct yourself in a way that promotes our site, Scouting and the Outdoors. You will be responsible for ensuring the children and groups staying with us want to come back and visit us again.

Set in a Rural Area we have an amazing 57 Acre site with its own Lake for Water sports. We have a massive variety of groups so every day is different and each season brings along a change in the way we operate.

We will provide you with all the training needed to be a role model for all the young people that visit us. You will take part in a host of Nationally Recognised Outdoor Qualifications as well as in house training courses, such as Archery GB, NSRA, ERCA high ropes and rescue, PSI.

Becoming a part of our small friendly team made up of Seasonal and non-seasonal staff you will play an active role in offering all the services we run here at Skreens Park. Our Site is owned by the Scout Association so focus’s heavily on Scouting Aspects and promotes the Values of Scouting in the way that we work. Fun friendly environment that is highly rewarding and fulfilling - no two days are the same

**Day to day duties**:

- Running Activity Sessions
- Hosting School residential parties
- Routine checking of equipment
- Set up and take down of activity areas
- Working in the site shop selling Tuck and drinks
- Maintenance of activity equipment - e.g. arrow fletching etc.
- Daily /weekly/monthly cleaning tasks - e.g. buildings toilets etc.

**Desirable skills and qualifications**:

- A history of working within the outdoor sector or training with young people e.g. member of Scouting or Guiding, Outdoor Hobbies and recognition of learning.
- A willingness to learn.
- A willingness to have a ‘go to ‘attitude and to take on the challenge of a new career path.
- A Level 1 (GCSE Grade E-D /2-3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential.

**Additional Information**:
You may choose to live on or off of site. Those choosing to live on site will be given a space in our wonderful modern staff house that has been purpose built to a very high standard to accommodate staff. A small rent of currently £16 a week is charged to cover all bills and accommodation.

**Future Prospects**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

**Salary**: £4.81 per hour