Outdoor Activity Instructor (Apprentice) - Herefordshire
Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust
Location: Longtown, Hereford
Salary: £15,704 p.a. (£7.55 per hour, Apprentice NMW) + Accomm poss
Closes: 4/7/25
Outdoor Activity Instructor (Apprentice) at Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust
Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust is looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of outdoor professionals, delivering high quality outdoor learning experiences to children and young people.
During this 13-month apprenticeship you will be working towards the Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship, National Governing Body qualifications and personal proficiency awards, whilst gaining valuable workplace experience.
Example qualifications include:
- Paddle Sport Instructor Award
- Climbing Wall Instructor Training
- Hill and Moorland Leader Training
- Caving Leader Training
- Archery Leader
- Outdoor First Aid
- In-house assessment: Zip Wire, Sky Trek, Low Ropes Course, Orienteering and more.
Key Benefits
· Holiday allowance – 34 days (26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays in lieu).
· Sector specific qualifications, included as part of your apprenticeship.
· Catered meals provided when the kitchen is serving young people in residence.
· Shared, ensuite accommodation is available at a charge of £55 per week, in line with the Government’s set rates. There is also access to a shared kitchen.
· Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
· Staff discounts with leading outdoor retail suppliers.
Staff Training
We provide comprehensive training and development, alongside your Level 3 Apprenticeship which is delivered by Channel Training. This includes external courses, in-house training, organised trips away, shadowing, mentoring and coaching. We will tailor your development programme to your interests and career aspirations.
Career progression
Successful apprentices can apply for one of our seasonal Activity Instructor roles or work for us as a self-employed Freelance Instructor. We have a culture of continual professional development, encouraging our team to broaden their qualification portfolio whilst developing essential facilitation skills to deliver high quality outdoor learning.
About Longtown Outdoor Learning Centre
Our 120-bed residential centre, set in 16 acres of private grounds, is in the beautiful Herefordshire village of Longtown on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. We work with over 2500 children people every year, providing residential and day courses for schools, youth groups and organisations working with young people with additional needs.
Our offsite activities include gorge walking, canoeing, hill walking, caving, and rock climbing. We also have a wide range of onsite activities including a high ropes course, zipwire, leap of faith, climbing tower, archery range and team challenges.
The Longtown Team
We have a team of around 14 people, including apprentices, with some living onsite and others living in neighbouring towns and villages. We also have a network of 8-10 freelance instructors. As we are a relatively small team, it is important that we work closely together and support each other to deliver the best customer experience we can. Which is why everyone helps out in different departments when required.
About Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust
We are a charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to build resilience, develop confidence, and grow, through transformative experiences in the outdoors.
To achieve our vision, the Trust operates two distinct but overlapping areas of provision:
- Longtown Outdoor Centre provides outdoor learning and adventure experiences that inspire personal growth and resilience in young people.
- Longtown Educational Visits Advisory Service provides expert advice and training that enables educators to organise safe, memorable and impactful educational visits and outdoor learning experiences.
How to Apply
To find out more or to apply for this role contact [email protected] or download our candidate pack: www.longtownoutdoorlearning.co.uk/work-with-us
Applications need to arrive by 5pm on Friday 4th July 2025.
Interviews will be held in person at Longtown Outdoor Centre on Thursday 17th or Friday 18th July.
Contract type: Full time, 13-month fixed term contract
Start date: Sept 2025
Hours: 40 hours over 5 days
Salary: £15,704 p.a. (£7.55 per hour, Apprentice National Minimum Wage)
Minimum age: 18 years old
Website - www.longtownoutdoorlearning.co.uk