Apprentice Outdoor Instructor
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Company: LEICS OUTDOOR PURSUITS CNTRE
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Location: LE4 5PN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000053785
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Application Deadline Date: 29/11/2026
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Start Date: 01/03/2027
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: 30 hours per week, which may include evening and weekend work.
Brief Description
Do you love being outdoors? Want a job where every day is different and where you can make a real difference to people's lives?
At Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, you'll learn how to become a qualified outdoor instructor while earning a wage, and gaining nationally recognised qualifications.
Training to be Provided
Full training will take place at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre during working hours.
Future Prospects
Our former instructors have gone on to:
- Senior and management positions at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.
- Full-time instructor roles at LOPC.
- Outdoor centres across the world, including Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand.
- Outdoor Education degrees at university.
- Careers with Centre Parcs.
- Specialist education settings and alternative provision schools.
- Freelance instructing opportunities throughout the UK.
- Teaching qualifications and careers supporting outdoor learning in schools.
Vacancy Detail
You'll be part of a friendly and experienced team, supporting and delivering a variety of exciting outdoor activities, including:
- Archery
- Rock Climbing
- Canoeing
- High Ropes
- Bushcraft
- Assisting and then eventually leading activities
- Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and site
- Liaising with customers and other members of staff
Other Information
All instructors, must be aged 18 due to the nature of their responsibilities looking after groups. We take on anyone who is either aged 18+ or approaching 18.