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Apprentice Outdoor Instructor

Leics Outdoor Pursuits Cntre · Leicester · posted 16 September 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Outdoor activity instructor (level 3)
Starts
1 March 2027
Closing date
29 November 2026
Positions
4

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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

Your training

Full training will take place at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre during working hours. 

Where it leads

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.

About Leics Outdoor Pursuits Cntre

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.

 

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.

Skills they're looking for

Organisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, LEICESTER, LE4 5PN

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