Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship - Birmingham
Ackers Adventure
Location: Sparkbrook, Birmingham
Salary: Apprentice £NMW
Closes: 27/11/25
Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship at Ackers Adventure
Ackers Adventure is a unique activity centre located just two miles from Birmingham city centre, we have a wide range of activities on centre including Snowsports, Watersports and various other land based activities.
While working at Ackers Adventure you will be supported by both your employer and Channel Training the Training Provider. You will be working towards your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification and will have the opportunity to obtain qualifications such as:
- 2 Day ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
- Safeguarding training and certificate
- Manual Handling (ITC Level 2 Award in safe moving and handling)
- ITC Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the workplace
- COSHH Training
- Customer Care Training
- Prevent Training
- British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)
- British Canoeing Discover
- British Canoeing Paddle sports instructor
- Climbing Wall Assistant & Instructor Award Training
- Snowsport England Level 1 Coach. (dependant on previous Skiing experience)
- Archery GB Leader award.
- Other awards dependent upon individual and employer aspirations
Find out more about Ackers Adventure on their website.
Day to day duties:
- Observing and assisting with a variety of outdoor activities, leading to the authorisation to run these activities independently.
- Assist with general centre tasks such as keeping the centre tidy, looking after equipment, tuck shop & site maintenance.
- Assisting with customer care and giving them the best experience possible.
- Working towards completing Apprenticeship work as well as a range of training and qualifications such as First Aid, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, National Governing Body awards (NGB’s).
Skills and qualifications:
Essential:
- A minimum of Level 1 in English & Maths (equivalent of GCSE grade 3 or D/E)
Desirable:
- 5 GCSEs A*- C / 4-9
- Some experience in outdoor and adventurous activities
- Experience of working with young people
Vacancy location
Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B11 2PY
Essential Details:
Salary Details: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Open to under 18s? Must be 18 by 1st May 2026
Closing Date: 27th November 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Possible Start Date: 2nd February 2026
To apply:
Send CV and covering letter to Steve Jewell at [email protected]
For any queries about the role contact Steve Jewell on [email protected]