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Apprenticeships at Blackwell Adventure 2022

JOB VACANCY: Apprentice Multi-Activity Instructor

Employer Name: Blackwell Adventure
Employer website: www.blackwelladventure.co.uk

Vacancy Location:  Blackwell Court, Agmore Rd, Blackwell, Bromsgrove B60 1PX

Description:

As an Apprentice Instructor you will deliver exciting and fun activity sessions to our guests, who range from Schools, Scouts and Guides and some 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 Blackwell and so will need to conduct yourself in a way that promotes the centre and the outdoors. You will be responsible for ensuring the groups staying with us have the best of experiences.

Hourly rate:  National Apprentice wage

Working Week: 
37.5 hours per week minimum – hours will vary and be higher in the busiest parts of the summer season.

Training Provider:  Channel Training Ltd.

Training to be provided

Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Standard

Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths (if required)

ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor Activity First Aid

British Canoeing, Explore Award, Foundation Safety Rescue Training,

British Canoeing, Paddlesport Instructors Award. 

ITC Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom.

Mountain Training Climbing Wall Instructor Training.

Safeguarding, COSHH, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Equality & Diversity.

Qualifications /

Desirable – 5 GCSEs A*-C.

Essential – English and Maths GCSEs Grade 3 or D.

Personal Qualities

Water confident, fit & healthy, outgoing, approachable, well presented, friendly, committed to personal development, enthusiastic, independent, keen to learn.  A positive drive to develop your personal skills in adventurous activities is essential.

Accommodation is available if required.

To find out more and apply contact: ned@blackwelladventure.co.uk

Key Dates

Closing Date: 22nd November 2021

Interview Date: November 27th 2021

Start Date January 2022