Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice

MSSC (Marine Society & Sea Cadets); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant maritime charity as an Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice, where you'll inspire young people through watersports and youth development. This exciting role at the Midlands Boat Station offers hands-on experience in delivering a variety of water-based activities, from sailing to kayaking. You'll receive training to gain a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification while working in a supportive team environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local youth, opening doors to experiences they may not have had otherwise. If you're passionate about outdoor activities and youth engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Volunteering Leave

Life assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing portal and EAP

Employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for outdoor activities and youth engagement.
• Commitment to safety and maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support water-based activities and assist the Boat Station Manager.
• Maintain boats and equipment according to best practices.
• Promote good relationships with other water users.

Skills

Watersports Instruction

Youth Development

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Qualification

Job description

Location: Sea Cadets Midlands Boat Station, 35 Osler Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 9EU

Contract: 15 month fixed term contract

Salary: £16,000 Per annum

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Are you an Outdoor Activity Instructor looking for an apprentice opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals - and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people - including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About The Role

This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the MSSC Midlands Boat Station in providing watersports and youth development opportunities and courses to Sea Cadets and local youth and education groups. Work towards and gain your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor (OAI)Apprentice Qualification.

You will work as part of the Midlands Boat Station team learning about the general day to day running of a brand-new benchmark facility. And will be trained to assist and deliver a wide range of water sports which will include some or all the following: sailing, kayaking, canoeing, SUP, rowing & powerboating. You will help support our On the Water outreach project delivering first time water experiences to hard-to-reach local children opening their eyes to opportunities not normally within their reach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Boat Station Manager in delivering a programme of water-based activities for our own members and external groups
• Attend Training and skills acquisition to fulfil the Level 3 OAI qualification
• Assist in ensuring fleets of boats and other equipment are well maintained in accordance with Inshore Boating Operation & Standards and industry best practise
• Help with cleaning and maintaining the facility as and when required
• Promote a good working relationship with other water users and unit members
• Report any safety hazards and incidents/accidents to the chief Instructor
• Undertake appropriate in-house or external training to fulfil the requirements of the job
• To occasionally attend other Inshore Boating locations for training or support delivery as directed by Boat Station Manager
  
  
  

Requirements

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential
  
  

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC's values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.