Outdoor Activity Leader Apprentice
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Company: CRS ADVENTURES LTD
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Location: DEVON, TQ13 7NP
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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-2000018702
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Weekly hours/shifts will vary.
Brief Description
You will be required to assist and deliver a range of activities, including high-rope activities, climbing, canoe/kayaking, and caving. The post will also require the candidate to work in numerous areas of the business to gain an all-round knowledge of activity centre-based work.
Training to be Provided
12 - 15 month Intermediate Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership:
You will be trained to assist/deliver a range of outdoor and adventure activities, as well as learn about the general running of a busy outdoor activity centre. Some training may depend on prior experience.
- Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership
- Level 2 Functional Skills English if required
- Level 2 Functional Skills maths if required
- Outdoor First Aid qualification
- A range of NGB awards dependent upon individual and employer aspirations
These may be the following:
- Paddle sport Instructor
- FSRT
- CWA
- Walking qualifications
- Caving qualifications
Future Prospects
- Potential to move on to an Advanced Apprenticeship, or a full-time instructor role
- Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs will enhance future opportunities
Vacancy Detail
This post is for an apprentice multi activity instructor.
You will be required to assist and deliver a range of activities including high roped activities, climbing, canoe/kayaking, and caving.
The post will also require the candidate to work in numerous areas of the business to gain an all-round knowledge of activity centre-based work. All staff are expected to take their share of cleaning and maintenance work. Training is given in all areas as part of the position.
Duties will include:
- Assisting with activities leading to running on your own
- Assisting with the storage, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and activity areas
- Liaising with customers and other members of staff
Other Information
Important Other Information:
An essential part of working in the outdoor and active leisure industries is taking your own skills development seriously. This means that successful candidates are usually those who can show a clear commitment to improving their personal skills in activities and working towards coaching awards.
Reality Check
A job in the outdoor and active leisure industry is an exciting and rewarding one, but you need to be ready to get totally involved. This will mean being flexible over hours - we often work evenings or weekends - and flexible over roles - we are as likely to be on the end of a brush or mop as we are on the end of a rope!
Ask lots of questions to make sure you know what to expect from this varied and exciting opportunity.