Summary
Adventure Access pride themselves on providing high quality sessions for all their customers in a range of craft out on the water. They are a busy watersports company that runs kayaking and paddle-boarding sessions from their coastal base in Seaham. Also providing Dragon Boating, Open Canoeing and Paddle Boarding from their site in Durham City.
Wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Hours
30 hours a week average- More hours from April to October (up to 45 hours a week- max 9 hours per day) Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 10 March
Duration
1 year
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Are you passionate about watersports and outdoor activities? Would you like to develop a career in the Outdoor sector where you can gain your paddlesport instructor qualification to be able to confidently paddle and perform the rescues needed? Then read on and find out more about this exciting new role.
We now have a fantastic opportunity to join Adventure Access at Seaham Harbour as a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor. They are a fast-growing centre with a great team of staff. Located on the coast of Seaham this is a fabulous opportunity in a beautiful location where during the summer months you'll enjoy some fantastic conditions on the sea, including incredible sunrises on their sunrise and breakfast sessions.
In this apprenticeship your main duties will include:
* Work with the centre manager and lead instructors to deliver high quality water sports sessions
* Hand out and fit equipment such as buoyancy aids, helmets and wetsuits
* Help to clean the equipment, changing rooms, office and classroom
* Answer emails and inquiries in the office and help deal with bookings
* Work with the team to come up with contingency plans if the conditions don’t allow us to run our original activities safely
* Learn to plan sessions and deliver them with the help of lead instructors and the centre manager
* Work with the team to help move equipment between sites
* Undertake other reasonable duties as may be required by Adventure Access Management
To succeed in the role you will:
* Be passionate for the outdoors
* Have strong communication skills
* Be excited and eager to learn
* Work effectively as part of a team
Your Benefits include:
* Free private gym membership
* Use of equipment in free time
* In house training for Dragon Boating Helming
* Parking at both sites
Hours of Work: 30 hours a week average. More hours from April to October (up to 45 hours a week- max 9 hours per day). Reduced hours from November to March (16 hours a week- may be split over multiple days e.g. 4 hours a day). You will work across weekdays, weekends and bank holidays.
Pay rate: the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.
Where you’ll work
Adventure Access C I C, Unit 1a, The Castleside, Seaham Harbour Marina
Seaham
SR7 7EY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKERN LODGE LIMITED
Your training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Find information on: the activity type and timings; outcome requirements; participant age; medical information; equipment and resourcing allocation; venue; weather conditions.
* Prepare sessions to achieve the required outcomesg. enjoyment, thrill seeking, personal or team challenges, acquisition of new knowledge or skills.
* Select methods to meet all participant needs g. visual impairment, mental and physical ability.
* Select methods to respond to potential changes in the environmentg. wind increasing in a sailing session or rain making conditions slippery underfoot.
* Collect appropriate equipment and resources.
* Ensure the venue is set-up and ready to be used.
* Maintain self and group safety when delivering the session.
* Deliver an effective session briefing with clear instruction and following organisational procedures.
* Perform a competent demonstration of the skills required for the activity or subject at the appropriate level for the session.
* Provide on-going instruction to encourage learning and progression.
* Follow organisational operating procedures to adapt to changes in the environment. E.g. thunderstorm, a wind shift to offshore in a surfing session.
* Select and implement organisational procedures to deal with routine problems.g. broken equipment.
* Provide basic First Aid to respond to accidents in a safe, prompt and effective manner. e.g. injured participant.
* Initiate organisational procedures to summon support in the case of incidents or accidents.
* Use the organisations set approaches for learning delivery.
* Support individual and group engagement and participation in the session g. energisers, sharing responsibilities, appropriate pace.
* Change the pace of the session to match participants’ speed of learning.
* Identify and support the individual participants’ needs g. give personal attention, active listening, allow additional time, encouragement.
* Apply simple techniques to deal with conflict and challenging behaviour g. redirection, increasing responsibility.
* Use simple review techniques to check the achievement of required outcomes e.g. thumbs up; rounds; memorable moments.
* Signpost participants to progression routes.
* Complete a session within time, including the restoration of the venue, return of equipment and resources and any logging or recording requirements.
* Use participant feedback and own reflection to suggest improvements to sessions.
* Communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, concise and effective manner.
* Handle information in a way that conforms to policy and protects data.
* Assist with the development and preparation of resources and support colleagues delivering sessions
* Actively encourage whole group participation and promote equality and diversity.
* Undertake activities to further develop knowledge and personal skills.
* Reflect on own performance and make refinements.
Your training plan
1-2-1 teaching and observations; A training specialist will coach, teach, and support the apprentice at the centre on a one to one basis, visiting at regular and agreed intervals.
Face to face teaching as a group; Block delivery throughout the year with other apprentices in the area. The teaching location will be at a central point to those on the apprenticeship in the area Tutorials;
Apprentices will be offered regular 1-2-1 tutorial time remotely with their specialist trainer.
E-learning; We provide an e-learning platform with work and activities for apprentices to complete.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Please note that accommodation is not provided with this role, and you would need to hold a driving licence. Candidates must live in the area and be able to drive and arrive at the Centre in either Seaham or Durham for an 8 am start.