Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our well-known and highly respected activity centre. Carlton Lodge Activity Centre is part of North Yorkshire Youth. We offer a wide range of courses to a diverse client base, but predominantly primary schools throughout the busy months.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 22 September 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* To attend daily morning meetings and other meetings as necessary
* To learn to be prepared for all activities in all conditions
* To learn to punctually set-up and prepare for each day’s activities
* To learn to deliver high quality activity sessions
* To learn to be able to adapt sessions to the age, ability and objectives of each group
* To act as a positive role model for young people at all times
* To undertake internal and external training courses as required
* To learn to carry out maintenance + safety checks when required
* To carry out any other reasonable duties around centre as agreed with your Line Manager
Where you'll work
CARLTON LODGE
CARLTON MINIOTT
THIRSK
YO7 4NJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
What you'll learn
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
What Carlton Lodge will do for you:
You’ll be paid the Apprentice Training Budget of £7.55 an hour.
The role will be about 20% studying and 80% working, but 100% learning! You’ll be working toward a nationally recognised Level 3 Outdoor Activity Leader Standard Apprenticeship.
After some comprehensive training, you will work alongside our highly qualified and experienced instructors.
A training budget is available toward National Governing Body courses or Continual Professional Development, based on our mutual requirements. This will be discussed at interview.
Skills and qualifications:
* Ability to relate to young people
* Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to be adaptable and flexible in working practices
* Willingness to work evening and weekends
* Willingness to undertake training relevant to the job
* Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE’s level 4-3) is desirable.
* Experience of working with young people (Desirable not essential)
Requirements
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
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Please note: We have limited staff accommodation available, consisting of a shared room, bathroom and kitchen.