
Thriftwood Scout Campsite & Activity Centre
Apprentice Outdoor Activity Instructor
Thriftwood International Scout Campsite is one of the UK’s premier Campsites and Activity Centres. Open for Scouting, Guiding & other Organised Youth Groups. Camping, Residentials and Activity Days.
The apprenticeship will involve delivering land and water activities to a wide range of customers from aged 6 upwards. Instructors deliver taster sessions through to progression courses.
Apprentices will live on-site as part of a team of apprentices and volunteers.
An essential part of working in the outdoor and active leisure industries is taking your own skills development seriously. This means that successful candidates are usually those who can show a clear commitment to improving their personal skill in activities and working towards coaching awards.
A job in the outdoor and active leisure industry is an exciting and rewarding one, but you need to be ready to get totally involved. This will mean being flexible over hours – we often work evenings or weekends – and flexible over roles – we’re as likely to be on the end of a brush or mop as we are on the end of a rope!
Ask lots of questions to make sure you know what to expect from this varied and exciting opportunity.
To find out more please visit the Thriftwood website.
Vacancy Location:
Orchard Avenue, Brentwood Essex CM13 2DP
Day to day duties:
- Preparing activity sessions.
- Delivering activity sessions.
- Assisting in the running of the centre, facilitating the customer’s needs.
- Checking and maintaining equipment.
- Cleaning and preparing residential facilities.
- Site maintenance
Qualifications & Skills:
Essential –
- Level 1 (GCSE Grade D / 3) in Functional Skills Maths and English
- Flexibility
- Team player
Desirable –
- GCSE grade C in English & Maths
- Willing to learn
- Enthusiastic
Future prospects
Using the experience gained on the apprenticeship to gain a summer instructor position at Thriftwood or moving on to a new centre either within Scouting or the wider sector.
Essential Details:
Salary Details: Apprenticeship National Minimum wage
Working Hours: Full time – 6 days /42hrs per week
Open to under 18s: 18+ due to Scout Safeguarding rules.
This is a live-in position.
Closing Date: TBC
Interview date: February 2025
Start Date: TBC
To apply:
Please send a CV and cover letter to: jobs@thriftwood.org.uk
For any queries about the role contact Centre Manager – Colin Tilbrook on 01277 212784

