Apprentice Multi-Activity Instructor - Bristol
Woodhouse Park Activity Centre
Location: Fernhill, Bristol
Salary: 30hrs pw. £240pw / £13,200pa
Closes: 22/3/26
Apprentice Multi-Activity Instructor at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre
Avon County Scout Council
Location: Woodhouse Park Activity Centre, Fernhill, Bristol, BS32 4LX
Positions available: 2 – This is a live-in position.
Woodhouse Park is a 36-acre Scout Activity Centre. With a stunning location, Woodhouse Park boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, camping for 2,500 people, and a variety of indoor accommodation. Woodhouse Park Activity Centre currently has an exciting opportunity available for a 13-month Apprenticeship as a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor. You will be trained to assist / deliver a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities as well as learning about the general day-to-day running of a busy outdoor activity centre. Woodhouse Park Activity Centre delivers a various activities including; Climbing, Adventure Course, High Ropes, Archery, Rifles, Bushcraft, Team Building activities, Tomahawk Throwing, Abseiling and many more!
While working at Woodhouse Park you will be trained in the following qualifications:
Level 3 Outdoor Activity instructor Standard
Functional Skills in Maths & English if required
ITC Level 3 in Outdoor First Aid
A range of NGB awards including:
A wide range for qualifications with national governing bodies will be offered to the successful applicants as well as lots of in-house training. This will allow the applicants to become well qualified in the outdoor industry and help the applicant progress their career. The qualifications on offer are: – Archery GB instructor, NRSA YPS Tutor (Rifle Shooting Instructor), Climbing Wall Instructor
(indoor Rock-Climbing Instructor), NSRA (Crossbow Instructor), Safeguarding, British Values, Equality & Diversity, Prevent, Staying Safe, COSHH, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety.
This post will also require the candidates to work in an assistant capacity across the site to obtain an all-round knowledge of centre-based work. All staff are expected to do their share of cleaning and other maintenance work as part of the role. Training is given in all areas as part of the position.
To find out more about the centre see their website www.woodhousepark.org.uk
Day to Day Duties: Assisting with activities, assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and liaising with customers and other members of staff.
Weekly/Annual wage: 30 hrs per week – Weekly wage £240 / Annual Wage £13,200. Evening and weekend work is required.
Future Prospects: Advanced qualifications, full time instructor role, links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs.
Skills required: Some experience in outdoor activities and a passion for personal development through outdoor activities.
Qualifications required: Level 1 (GCSE Grade D / 3) in Functional Skills Maths and English is essential / 5 GCSEs A*-C / 4-9 (Desirable)
If you have any questions or queries about the role please contact:
Activity Manager Alex Bolton
Woodhouse Park Activity Centre
Fernhill, Bristol, BS32 4LX
[email protected]
Tel: 01454 613006
HOW TO APPLY: Please email [email protected] for an application form.
Closing date: 22nd March 2026
Date of interview: week commencing 23rd March 2026
Possible start date: April 2026