Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship

We are looking for individuals with a passion for sport and the outdoors and who can demonstrate a can-do attitude with the desire to give it a go!

• Five GCSE’s at Grade 4, including English and Maths.
• Personal skill level in water and land based activities
• A desire to work with young people
• Sports leadership, coaching or previous outdoor instructor experience
• NGB qualifications in the activities we deliver is not a necessity but would be a distinct advantage
• Be 18 years old by 31st August and ready to start in September

As part of your apprenticeship you’ll have access to all you need to kickstart your career in outdoor activities! Gain industry-recognised National Governing Body and in-house qualifications in water and land-based activities. Enhance your CV, boost your employability, and acquire valuable skills for a successful career.

POSSIBLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• SAILING: RYA Levels 1-3, RYA Seamanship Skills, Assistant Instructor, RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment, RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Safe and Fun
• POWERBOAT: RYA Powerboat Levels 1 and 2, RYA Safety Boat
• WINDSURFING: RYA Start Windsurfing, RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non-Planing), Assistant Instructor, RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor
• PADDLESPORTS: UK Paddle Start, Discover, Explore Awards
• CLIMBING: Climbing Skills Introduction, Climbing Instructor Training
• MOUNTAIN BIKING: MTB Skills Introduction, MTB Leader Training
• FIRST AID: RYA First Aid

The Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship at Rockley effectively prepares you for a dynamic career in the marine, outdoor adventure, and sport industries. Our graduates have gone on to work as instructors on beaches in Greece, teach sailing in Australia, and even work on superyachts and flotillas around the world. Some choose to stay with Rockley, progressing within our business, while others pursue higher education at university. 

Explore our Success Stories to see where your apprenticeship could take you.