Mount Batten Centre

Uniquely positioned close to the picturesque Plymouth Sound, for the perfect outdoor education setting.

Mount Batten Centre

Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth are looking for 4 apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructors for a 12-18 month Apprenticeship Standard. This amazing centre is position close to Plymouth Sound and offers plenty of exciting activities.

The centre delivers a huge range of land and water based activities including stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, rock climbing and gorge walking. For full details see their website.

While working at Mount Batten you will obtain the following qualifications

• 2 Day ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

  • Managing Health and Safety in the Outdoors

• HSQE Safeguarding Children certificate

• HSQE Manual Handling Awareness

• HSQE Award in Health and Safety in the workplace

• HSQE COSHH Awareness

  • HSQE Fire Safety Awareness

• Customer Care Training

• Prevent Training

Water:

• British Canoeing 2* / Discover / Explore

• British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)

• British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Course

Inhouse training:

  • British Canoeing Stand up Paddleboard Discipline Support Module
  • British Canoeing Bellboat Helm
  • British Canoeing Paddlesport Leader
  • Royal Yachting Association Powerboat Level 2

Land:

• Climbing Wall Instructor Award Training

  • Inhouse training within Soft Archery, Slack-lining, Orienteering, Navigation

• A range of NGB awards dependent upon individual and employer aspirations

You must be committed to developing a career working with young people in the outdoors.

Day to Day Duties:

  •  Assisting with activities
  •  Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
  • Liaising with customers and other members of staff

Desirable skills and qualifications, but not essential:

  • Some experience in outdoor activities
  • 5 GCSE’s

Future Prospects:

  • Advanced qualifications
  • Full Time instructor role
  • Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs.

Essential Details:

Hourly rate: Apprentice National Minimum Wage

Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week (can include weekends)

Age: 17 years old and over

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th June 2019 – Date TBC

Start Date: September 2019 – Date TBC

To Apply

If you wish to apply, please complete the application form and return it to training@channelgroup.co.uk

Any questions please contact Karen at Channel Training on 01643 708715

Application Form