Outdoor Activity Instructor – Apprenticeship Level 3

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a number of passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our Outdoor Learning team.

Looking for a rewarding hands on role where each day you will be making a difference, helping young people create lasting memories, or simply love outdoor sports and want to share your passion with others?

Working at Avon Tyrrell in an established outdoor centre in the New Forest National Park you will learn how to instruct a wide range of outdoor learning sessions from climbing and canoeing to bushcraft and environmental education. 

Through our apprenticeship programme you will gain experience of working with individuals and groups of all ages and gain a selection of national governing body and apprentice qualifications that will equip you for a career in the outdoor industry.

No previous experience is required but candidates should enjoy meeting new people, be able to communicate effectively and be prepared to work inside and out in all weathers.

How we will support you?

All our apprentices have a designated mentor to support you with your learning and technical training.  We also provide a basic apprentice starter pack which includes staff uniform and prior to each training course we will provide a selection of specialist equipment.  Free onsite accommodation is also available for the first year.

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please read the job description, and then complete a short online application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied).

No experience is needed - your skills and passion will set you apart so make sure to tell us about your achievements and why you would like the opportunity.

• Interviews are due to take place on a selection of dates from 9th August 2021.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference. However, we welcome applications from those with previous criminal convictions.

As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including Black, Asian, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.