and inspire
and inspire
Trainee Outdoor Activity Instructor
Start date: October 2024
0.7 (26hrs per week)
12 month contract (with possible further employment)
£15,050.30 (FT £21,500.43)
Training package included:
L3 Lowland Walk Leadership
CWI Assessment
Archery Leader Level 1
Bush Craft Leader Training
(if already achieved other NGB’s by negotiation)
Optional training:
Registered Practitioners of the Institute for Outdoor Learning
Closing date
2nd August 2024. Please submit a covering letter, CV and
D log to Ndalton@boundlessoutdoors.co.uk
Boundless Outdoors is seeking to employ a team of outdoor trainee outdoor activity instructors. Have you already completed a year in the industry? Done a Modern Apprenticeship in Outdoor Recreation? Are you a motivated individual with a passion for the outdoors that is eager to learn? If so, Boundless Outdoors is place for you. With a wide range of qualifications on offer, on the job learning and earning whilst you learn. The trainee position is ideal for people wanting to progress in the outdoor industry.
What you will do in your working day
Boundless Outdoors works with a wide range of groups from a broad range of backgrounds. From children with additional needs to corporate groups – no two days are every the same.
Key job responsibilities
- To provide instruction to Centre clients taking part in activities, including monitoring and reporting on such matters as are required to achieve the aims of the course and good safe practice.
- To work for the centre’s needs in accordance with annualised hours.
- To be fully aware of the differing needs of Centre users and to adopt appropriate teaching/supervisory methods. Where appropriate to assist senior staff with the development of suitable initiatives and programmes to enhance the quality of courses.
We take your training seriously and want you to be successful in your role. Therefore, you will be trained to deliver as many activities as possible. This training will not only focus on your own personal skill development, but also in–house sign offs and national governing body qualifications. The level of skill you leave us with will very much be personal to you and how much effort you put in and the progress you make.
With decades of experience in the outdoors, the Boundless Outdoors team is skilled and knowledgeable. With not only great on the job learning, trips away and opportunities to expand your own skills working for Boundless is a great way to progress your Outdoor instructor career.
Apprenticeship open day
14th June 2pm-5pm.
Come and see what we have on offer, meet the staff and try some of the activities.
• Level 3 Activity instructor
This qualification requires you to build a portfolio of evidence relating to what you do in your role. It will be assessed by a member of the Learning and Development team. It usually takes 12-18 months of employment to complete this qualification.
• 4x national employability qualifications
Our training programme give you the right industry standard qualifications to across the industry and beyond.
• National governing body awards
In addition to your standard apprenticeship we offer industry specific qualifications enabling you to deliver high quality outdoor education. From canoeing to rock
Climbing we have it covered.
• Maths Level 1 and English Level 1
These are essential maths and English skills, valued by many employers, that you are required to learn and demonstrate as part of your Apprenticeship.
You will be supported according to your needs via taught sessions, 1:1 meetings with your mentor and access to an award-winning Virtual Learning Environment.