JCA 2027 Apprentice Activity Instructor

JCA Adventure · Shropshire

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Established in 1994, JCA Adventure has been providing school groups with a platform for outdoor learning for over 25 years, enabling children to experience adventure education. Our UK activity centres offer a choice of one-day adventures, two to four-night multi-activity residential activities, netball and football tournament weekends, plus birthday parties for young adventurers. Our JCA team of group travel experts are committed to providing an experience that promotes education, personal development and of course, fun! Discover your perfect activity centre and let the adventure begin with JCA. Our years of experience in developing these adventures have seen JCA become one of the leading trusted providers of activity residential trips.

Full-time 40 hours per week, including evenings & weekends 40 hours a week10 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, As this role involves working with children, we follow safer recruiting practices, We are required to obtain references and an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment (we cover the cost and organise it for you), You will be required to provide referee details and a selection of ID documents such as a Passport or Full Birth Certificate, You'll be enthusiastic, passionate about the outdoors, and enjoy working with children and young people, Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be aged 18 or over

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • As this role involves working with children, we follow safer recruiting practices
  • We are required to obtain references and an Enhanced DBS check prior to employment (we cover the cost and organise it for you)
  • You will be required to provide referee details and a selection of ID documents such as a Passport or Full Birth Certificate
  • You'll be enthusiastic, passionate about the outdoors, and enjoy working with children and young people
  • Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be aged 18 or over

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On completion, you'll achieve a Level 3 qualification in Outdoor Activity Leadership, with opportunities to gain additional qualifications including Fencing Leader, FSRT & Paddle Sports Instructor, GB Archery, First Aid and NPLQ. You'll also have the opportunity to return the following year as a Seasonal Activity Instructor with progression opportunities to grow into a Senior Instructor.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 08 Sep 2026
Apply by 15 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

SY5 7AU

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