Apprentice Activity Instructor - Essex
Thriftwood Scout Campsite & Activity Centre
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Salary: Apprenticeship £NMW
Closes: 7/9/25
Apprentice Activity Instructor at Thriftwood Scout Campsite and Activity Centre
Are you ready to kickstart your career in the outdoors? Thriftwood are looking for enthusiastic Apprentices to join their team!
As an Apprentice Activity Instructor, you will:
- Deliver exciting land and water-based activities for participants aged 6 and up
- Lead everything from taster sessions to progressive courses
- Live and work on-site as part of a friendly team of apprentices and volunteers
- Be based at a woodland campsite and activity centre, surrounded by nature
- Enjoy the convenience of being close to local amenities and a National Rail line
A fantastic opportunity to gain experience, develop your skills, and start your journey in the outdoor industry!
On completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll be well-placed to take the next step in your outdoor career. Many Apprentices progress into seasonal instructor roles at Thriftwood, or move on to opportunities at other centres within Scouting or across the wider outdoor learning sector.
Find out more about Thriftwood on their website.
Day to day duties:
- Preparing activity sessions.
- Delivering activity sessions.
- Assisting in the running of the centre, facilitating the customer’s needs.
- Checking and maintaining equipment.
- Cleaning and preparing residential facilities.
- Site maintenance
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
- Level 1 (GCSE Grade D/3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential
- Flexibility
- Team player
Desirable:
- Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4) in Functional Skills Maths and English is desirable
- Willing to learn
- Enthusiastic
Vacancy location
Thriftwood Scout Campsite, Orchard Avenue, Brentwood Essex CM13 2DP
Essential Details:
Salary Details: National Apprenticeship Wage
Working Hours: 6 days /42 hours per week
Open to under 18s? No, 18+ due to Scout Safeguarding rules
Closing Date: 7th September
Interview Date: 14th September
Possible Start Date: 11th October
To apply:
Please email a covering letter and CV to [email protected]
For any queries contact Centre Manager – Colin Tilbrook on 01277 212784