Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor - Plymouth
Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £8.00 ph / £240 pw
Closes: 21/8/26
Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre
Number of positions: 5
Duration: 11 month contract
Do you know someone who could join our next apprenticeship cohort this October?
The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre are now seeking keen, motivated and dedicated people to join their popular Outdoor Activity Instructors Apprenticeship programme to start in October 2026 and which 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 interview-selection day is set for Friday 4th September, please advise on your application if you are unable to attend this day.
To find out more about the centre see their website.
Day to day duties:
- Setting up and taking down of adventurous activity equipment
- Instructing adventurous activities
- Completing maintenance tasks on adventurous activity equipment
Training and qualifications that will be gained:
- Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship Standard
- Outdoor First Aid (16hrs)
- Level 2 Safeguarding (HSQE)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training (HSQE)
- Four other choice HSQE course from a possible 65 courses (for example Manual Handling, COSHH, Food safety, Fire Warden, etc)
- Prevent, British Values and Online Safety online courses
- Introduction to PPE Inspection (Learn the Ropes)
- Selected Skills Courses.
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 of adventurous activities.
Future Prospects: Senior Activities Instructor, Youth worker, Teaching Assistant, Teacher,
Centre location:
The Mount Batten Centre, 70 Lawrence Rd, Mount Batten, Plymouth PL9 9SJ
Essential Details:
Salary Details: £8.00 per hour / £240 per week
Working Hours: 30 hours per week on an annualised hours contract, typically apprentices will train for 4-5 days across the autumn/winter and then be deployed for 5-6 days across the summer period.
Please note that this is a non-residential vacancy and accommodation is not provided.
Closing Date: Friday 21st August 2026
Interview Date: Friday 4th September 2026
Possible Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026
To apply:
Please download the application form below and email [email protected] with completed application form and a copy of your CV
Mount Batten Application Form Download
For any queries about the role please email [email protected] or call 01752 404567