Vacancy: Activity Instructor (12 month apprenticeship)
Company: Kingswood Group
Category: Multi sports, Working with children, Earn while you learn
Dates: Various start dates (Year-Long Development Programme)
Salary: Competitive (+ Benefits - Training Salary, Accommodation and Food)
Job Details
INSPIRE OTHERS...
CHALLENGE YOURSELF!
If you're looking for the adventure of a lifetime and a chance to work towards recognised outdoor industry qualifications, inspiring children to learn through having fun, then Kingswood could be the place for you!
SO WHO ARE WE?
Kingswood is one of the UK's leading providers of residential educational school trips to schools and colleges from across the UK and Europe. Every year we recruit over 300 enthusiastic young people to work at our 9 Educational Activity Centres around the UK and Northern France.
WHAT'S THE JOB LIKE?
We're all about inspiring children to learn through having fun, we call it "learning in action". You will feel what it is like to make the difference in a child's life when they maybe don't even recognise it - when a child is having so much fun they don't realise they're learning control technology in the ICT lab. Or maybe they tested their stamina and coordination, increased their self-confidence and gained the respect of their classmates because they made it to the top of the climbing wall first. No experience is necessary, just a passion for wanting to work with children and inspiring them to learn in the outdoors.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
Unfortunately not everyone can join this fantastic apprenticeship scheme.
The scheme is government funded and regulations are set by the Learning Skills Council (LSC) which determines who we can and can’t accept.
The main criteria are:
• You must be aged 18yrs and over
• You must be an EU citizen and have lived within the EU for the last 3 years.
• You must not already have an NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership or Sport & Recreation
• You must not hold an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification.
• You must not have a degree, HND, HNC or be studying towards a degree.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
A year to remember & possibilities of great career progression and the opportunity to be a role model to many children! Our Instructor Development Programme is the perfect starting-point for you if you're considering a career in the outdoor education or leisure industry and will provide you with an Apprenticeship in Sport and Recreation gaining externally recognised qualifications and an NVQ level 2 in Activity Leadership.
In a single year, we aim to give our Instructors more than just a long list of qualifications. We also want you to achieve a degree of life experience that will equip you for the years ahead.
You will be paid a monthly training allowance which is above the government recommended minimum wage and provided with accommodation and optional food. So overall, you’ll get food and accommodation and approx £276 per month paid into your bank account. Not everyone will be up to the task – that’s why we’re looking for really enthusiastic people who want to make a difference. You will not only learn how to do things that not so long ago you wouldn’t have thought possible – you will also discover how to inspire, thrill and motivate young minds to do the same.
THE KINGSWOOD LIFESTYLE
Life on centre is unlike anything else you will experience. It's a million miles away from a 9 to 5 job and requires boundless energy, commitment and dedication but can be immensely rewarding. Our staff work hard and play hard, there is a strong social element and a "family" environment. During our busy periods, everyone works around the clock and during quieter holiday periods there is the opportunity to catch up sleep, holidays, family and that all important training. You will meet like-minded people from all backgrounds and many walks of life and make friends for life. You will learn new skills and abilities, build your confidence and discover a great deal about yourself - fantastic grounding that will prepare you for a career progressing with us, within the industry or whatever path you later choose to take.
GREAT OUTDOORS
Kingswood operates 9 centres, 3 of which are coastal locations. There's something for everyone - whether you like rural life, living by the sea or near busy towns! We even have a Centre in France so our fully trained instructors have an exciting opportunity to venture further afield. Whichever centre you're based at, it will become your "home away from home". Accommodation varies from larger student halls types of residences to smaller houses. Accommodation is either centre-based or close by. Rooms are simply furnished but comfortable and in most cases shared. All our centres have dining halls, which provide optional three hot meals a day every day of the week.
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We are currently looking for people to attend our assessment weekends in the coming months – interested?
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