Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor - Plymouth
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre
Do you know someone who could join our next apprenticeship cohort this October?
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre is now seeking keen, motivated, and dedicated people to join their popular Outdoor Activity Instructors Apprenticeship programme, which starts in October 2025 and lasts 11 months.
You’ll complete all your training from the Mount Batten Centre, a key gateway to the newly formed Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, where you’ll be trained to instruct a wide range of water and land-based adventurous activities. Following your training period, you’ll then be deployed as an instructor delivering adventurous activities to school parties, youth groups, individuals and families.
Please note that the interview selection day is set for 5th September. If you are unable to attend, please advise us of your application status.
To learn more about the centre, visit their website.
Day-to-day duties:
- Setting up and taking down adventurous activity equipment
- Instructing adventurous activities
- Completing maintenance tasks on adventurous activity equipment
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
- Level 1 (GCSE Grade D/3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential.
- Must be enthusiastic, professional, punctual and reliable.
- Must be water-confident, be a team player and have enthusiasm for leading adventurous activities.
Desirable:
- An interest in working with children and young people.
- Prior experience in adventurous activities.
Vacancy location
The Mount Batten Centre, 70 Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth PL9 9SJ
To apply:
Please download the application form below and email [email protected] with the completed application form and a copy of your CV
Salary: £7.55 per hour / £226.50 per week for an 11-month apprenticeship
For any queries about the role, please email [email protected] or call 01752 404567