Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice - Herefordshire
Posted 5 hours 49 minutes ago by Institute for Outdoor Learning
Contract type: Full time / Seasonal or Fixed term
Closing date: 03 Jul :00 PM
Location: Longtown, Hereford
Salary: £16,640 p.a. (Apprentice NMW)
Closes: 3/7/26 5pm
at Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust
Full time, 12-month fixed term contract
Hours: 40 hours over 5 days
Salary: £16,640 p.a. (Apprentice National Minimum Wage)
Job Location: Longtown Outdoor Learning, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LD
Minimum age: 18 years old
Outdoor Activity Instructor (Apprentice)Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust is looking for committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of outdoor professionals, delivering high quality outdoor learning experiences to children and young people.
During this 13 month apprenticeship you will be working towards the Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship, National Governing Body qualifications and personal proficiency awards, whilst gaining valuable workplace experience.
- Paddle Sport Instructor Award
- Climbing Wall Instructor Training
- Hill and Moorland Leader Training
- Caving Leader Training
- Archery Leader
- In house assessment: Zip Wire, Sky Trek, Low Ropes Course, Orienteering and more.
- Holiday allowance - 34 days (26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays in lieu).
- Sector specific qualifications, included as part of your apprenticeship.
- Catered meals provided when the kitchen is serving young people in residence.
- Shared, ensuite accommodation is available at a charge of £55 per week, in line with the Government's set rates. There is also access to a shared kitchen.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Staff discounts with leading outdoor retail suppliers.
We provide comprehensive training and development, alongside your Level 3 Apprenticeship which is delivered by Channel Training. This includes external courses, in house training, organised trips away, shadowing, mentoring and coaching. We will tailor your development programme to your interests and career aspirations.
Successful apprentices can apply for one of our seasonal Activity Instructor roles or work for us as a self employed Freelance Instructor. We have a culture of continual professional development, encouraging our team to broaden their qualification portfolio whilst developing essential facilitation skills to deliver high quality outdoor learning.
About Longtown Outdoor Learning CentreOur 120 bed residential centre, set in 16 acres of private grounds, is in the beautiful Herefordshire village of Longtown on the eastern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. We work with over 2500 children people every year, providing residential and day courses for schools, youth groups and organisations working with young people with additional needs.
Our off site activities include gorge walking, canoeing, hill walking, caving, and rock climbing. We also have a wide range of onsite activities including a high ropes course, zipwire, leap of faith, climbing tower, archery range and team challenges.
The Longtown TeamWe have a team of around 14 people, including apprentices, with some living onsite and others living in neighbouring towns and villages. We also have a network of 8 10 freelance instructors. As we are a relatively small team, it is important that we work closely together and support each other to deliver the best customer experience we can. Which is why everyone helps out in different departments when required.
About Longtown Outdoor Learning TrustWe are a charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to build resilience, develop confidence, and grow, through transformative experiences in the outdoors.
To achieve our vision, the Trust operates two distinct but overlapping areas of provision:
- Longtown Outdoor Centre provides outdoor learning and adventure experiences that inspire personal growth and resilience in young people.
- Longtown Educational Visits Advisory Service provides expert advice and training that enables educators to organise safe, memorable and impactful educational visits and outdoor learning experiences.
Applications need to arrive by 5pm on Friday 3rd July 2026.
Interviews will be held in person at Longtown Outdoor Centre on Thursday 16th July 2026.