Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice

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

Training:

Ferny Crofts is a 31-acre Scout Activity Centre in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With a stunning location, Ferny Crofts boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, camping for 500 people, and a variety of indoor accommodation.

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre currently has an exciting opportunity available for three Apprentices to complete a 13-month Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship. You will be trained to assist/deliver a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities as well as learning about the general day-to-day running of a busy outdoor activity centre.

Ferny Crofts Activity Centre delivers a various activities including; Climbing, Raft Building, High Ropes, Archery, Zip Wire, Bushcraft, Team Building activities, Tomahawk Throwing, Abseiling and many more!

This post will also require the candidates to work in an assistant capacity across the site to obtain an all-around knowledge of centre-based work. All staff are expected to do their share of cleaning and other maintenance work as part of the role. Training is given in all areas as part of the position.

While working at Ferny Crofts you will be trained in the following qualifications:

Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Standard Functional Skills in Maths & English if required ITC Level 3 in Outdoor First Aid


A range of NGB awards including:

A wide range for qualifications with national governing bodies will be offered to the successful applicants as well as lots of in house training. This will allow the applicants to become well qualified in the outdoor industry and help the applicant progress their career. The qualifications on offer are:- Archery GB instructor, NRSA YPS Tutor (Rifle Shooting Instructor), Climbing Wall Instructor (indoor rock Climbing Instructor), NSRA (Crossbow Instructor), Safeguarding, British Values, Equality & Diversity, Prevent, Staying Safe, COSHH, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety.



Training Outcome:
Advanced qualifications Full-time instructor role Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs

Employer Description:
Ferny Crofts is a 31 acre Scout Activity Centre in the heart of the New Forest National Park. With a stunning location, Ferny Crofts boasts a whole host of outdoor activities, camping for 500 people, and a variety of indoor accommodation.  ​Ferny Crofts has a range of Activities to suit all requirements, from activities for those experiencing their first taste of outdoor adventure, to adrenaline-filled challenges such as high-ropes and zip wire.

Working Hours :
30 hours a week – annualised (can include weekends and weekly hours will vary). Hours will vary and be higher in the busiest parts of the summer season.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness


  • Location: FERNY CROFTS BEAULIEU ROAD BEAULIEU SO42 7YQ
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
  • Posted: 23-Jun-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk