Job Description

White Hall Outdoor Education Centre is looking for an apprentice to join our outdoor instructor team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about the outdoors, and committed to delivering high quality outdoor learning experiences for children and young people through a range of adventurous on and offsite outdoor activities.

Training and Qualification

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 Outdoor learning and adventure in the heart of the Peak District! The apprenticeship will allow you to gain important workplace experience, whilst working towards the Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship, National Governing Body qualifications, and personal proficiency awards over the course of 14 months. Example qualifications include: Hill and Moorland Leader Paddle Sport Instructor Award MIAS Local Cave & Mine Leader Outdoor First Aid Teaching Orienteering In-house assessment: Zip Wire, Leap of Faith, Low Ropes Course, Bushcraft and more. White Hall is located on the western edge of the Peak District National Park, halfway between Buxton and Whaley Bridge. It opened in 1951 as the first local education authority outdoor education centre. The centre is residential with 93-beds and situated in 34 acres of private grounds. We work with over 5000 children every year, providing residential and day courses for schools in Derbyshire. We also provide support to children and young people who are not in full-time education and occasionally run corporate events. Our offsite activities include rock scrambling, abseiling, canoeing, caving, stream scrambling, rock climbing, and adventure days. In addition, there are many more activities available onsite, such as bushcraft, ziplining, low ropes courses, an indoor climbing wall, leap of faith, crate stack, and a mile-long mountain biking track. Where you'll work White Hall Outdoor Education Centre Long Hill Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6SX

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 3) Maths (grade 3) 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 Customer care skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental Physical fitness

Employer

Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire, SK17 6SX

Provider

CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED

About Employer

White Hall is one of the country's leading Outdoor Education Centres. Situated in a stunning location in the beautiful Peak District National Park, White Hall has given thousands of people unforgettable learning experiences since it opened in 1951 as Britain's first Local Education Authority Outdoor Centre. White Hall is ideally located to deliver a huge range of educational, challenging and adventure activities. White Hall provides high quality outdoor education for everyone, helping them to discover the joy of learning through adventure.