Apprentice Outdoor Instructor
LEICS OUTDOOR PURSUITS CNTRE · LEICESTER, LE4 5PN
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Do you love being outdoors? Want a job where every day is different and where you can make a real difference to people's lives?
At Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, you'll learn how to become a qualified outdoor instructor while earning a wage, and gaining nationally recognised qualifications.
The work
You'll be part of a friendly and experienced team, supporting and delivering a variety of exciting outdoor activities, including:
- Archery
- Rock Climbing
- Canoeing
- High Ropes
- Bushcraft
- Assisting and then eventually leading activities
- Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and site
- Liaising with customers and other members of staff
Training
Full training will take place at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre during working hours.
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre will work in partnership with training provider, Channel Training.
A structured independent learning plan for the apprenticeship programme, will be produced on induction day.
Training provider: CHANNEL TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
Our former instructors have gone on to:
- Senior and management positions at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.
- Full-time instructor roles at LOPC.
- Outdoor centres across the world, including Norway, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand.
- Outdoor Education degrees at university.
- Careers with Centre Parcs.
- Specialist education settings and alternative provision schools.
- Freelance instructing opportunities throughout the UK.
- Teaching qualifications and careers supporting outdoor learning in schools.
What they are looking for
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English C/4
- Essential · GCSE Maths C/4
Things to consider
All instructors, must be aged 18 due to the nature of their responsibilities looking after groups. We take on anyone who is either aged 18+ or approaching 18.
Pay extras and benefits
Industry-recognised qualifications, including:
- First Aid
- Paddlesport Instructor
- Archery Instructor
- Bell Boat Helm
- Plus a range of additional instructor qualifications
- A comprehensive induction programme, including training on our High Ropes Course
- A high-quality outdoor uniform
- Ongoing professional development workshops
£12,480 a year
The employer
Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre provides adventurous outdoor activity experiences designed to stimulate, educate and motivate young people and others at affordable prices in a challenging and safe environment.
When you join Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre, you'll be learning with an organisation that is recognised for developing outstanding apprentices.
🏆 Highly Commended, BCS SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year
East Midlands National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025
🏆 Finalist, BCS SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year
East Midlands National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2026
These achievements reflect our commitment to investing in people, delivering high-quality training, supporting career development, and creating opportunities for apprentices to thrive.
As an apprentice with us, you'll be joining a programme that continues to be recognised for excellence, having been highly commended in 2025 and shortlisted as a finalist again in 2026.
Workplace
- LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE4 5PN