About the job

Key information

• 34 hours per week, annualised hours. Evenings, weekends included.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (some are worked).
• L3 Outdoor Instructor, various NGB’s depending on experience and interest.
• Apprentice scheme is a 14 month fixed term.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Instructing a variety of ages and abilities.
• Domestic duties.
• L3 course work.
• Training, NGB’s, courses etc.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• Are Adaptable.
• Have a passion for working with a variety of people and age ranges.
• Have a passion to work in the outdoors.
• Are highly self-motivated.
• Able to work as part of a team, previous coaching experience is helpful, a passion for the outdoors, being fit and active helps.
• Being flexible and understanding this is not a Mon-Fri, 9-5 role in the slightest. Great life skills, experiences and fun.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

DBS check

In this role you will require a criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Supporting documents and information

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Carly Kew – 01278741270

Email: carly.kew@somerset.gov.uk

Apprentice Minimum Wage will be paid for the duration of the apprenticeship, for those aged 18 and below at £6.40 per hour.

For those aged 19 and above, the Apprentice Minimum Wage of £6.40 will be paid for the first year and then increased to National Minimum Wage for age thereafter.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 16 January 2025

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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