Interested in developing a career in Outdoor Adventure Activities and gaining a recognised qualification? Join a great team in the heart of Sherwood Forest as an Outdoor Adventure Activity Instructor.
Location: Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Benefits: Free Food, Accommodation & Training Salary
Start: Jan 2013
Duration:Up to 12 Months Activity Leadership Programme
As a not for profit organisation we are able to develop and deliver great opportunities for staff who join us. Year on year we aim to offer permanent jobs to those who wish to develop their career and we also provide a great training and development programme.
If you join us we know you will not only have a great experience, lots of fun but also enjoy a great staff activity programme where you can for example shoot clays, drive quads through the forest, Kayak down the river, Rock climbing in Peak District as all of our staff enjoy our free and varied social programme.
No formal qualifications are required and full training will be given by our experienced team. You will be enrolled on our Apprenticeship programme and gain recognised sporting qualifications (NGBs) and an NVQ in Activity Leadership. These may include the following: Rifles, Archery, Kayaks, Climbing, Fencing, Pool Lifeguard, Health & Safety and more.
You may also develop Bushcraft Skills (Ray Mears Style) and learn CSI skills.
Whatever your background we are sure that with the training and support everyone has the ability to succeed.
If you have experience of Scout or Guiding or working or volunteering with young people this will be an advantage, but is not essential. You will need plenty of energy, diplomacy and the ability to relate and confidently communicate.
We offer a great opportunity for you to start your career in the outdoors adventure industry and the chance to gain valuable qualifications and awards as you progress. With live-in accommodation in our forest setting and food, plus a training salary this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure.
We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all applicants fairly.
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this job.
Walesby Forest is committed to the principle of equal opportunities.
Our next assessment weekend will be in November 2012.
