Tees Barrage International White-Water Centre & Air Trail Tees Barrage are looking to recruit an Apprentice Watersports and Activity Instructor.
Average 30 hours per week (seasonally adjusted)
£192 per week based on average 30 hours per week       

We have successfully worked with the Lifetime Training Group Limited since 2016 to deliver our apprenticeship scheme. At Tees Active, we have been supporting young people to take their first steps into the exciting world of leisure and outdoor activities.
A high number of our apprentices go on to secure employment with us once their apprenticeship has finished, which highlights our commitment to nurturing talented young people at the beginning of their journey.
We looking to recruit to this new Apprentice role and pathway in our unique site which offers a wide range of water sports and the largest high ropes course within the U.K.

THE LOCATION
Tees Barrage International White-Water Centre is Teesside’s award-winning home of adventure. This magnificent centre of activity can be found on the banks of the River Tees between Stockton and Middlesbrough and offers a unique variety of water sports for the whole family from Stand Up Paddleboarding to White Water Rafting, Bell Boating, Paddlesports, Powerboat Trips and so much more.

Tees Barrage is also home to NorthShore Water Sports, the ultimate kayaking and canoeing store as well as Air Trail, the UK’s biggest high ropes adventure course.

THE ROLE
Whilst working in this varied role interacting and motivating our customers to build their confidence and skills you will also work towards your Community Activator Coach Level 2 qualification over the course of 15 months.
The role involves:

• Assisting in providing site specific training for activities not regulated by a National Governing Body.
• Assisting in carrying out sessions as directed by the Duty Manager.
• Assisting in the delivery of a safe, professional and high-quality training/coaching/recreational water-based experience both at Tees Barrage White Water Course and Air Trail.
• Support the day -to -day general duties, security and safety of the centre and site as directed.
• Assisting the Duty Manager with the organisation and co-ordinating of offsite trips.
• Undertaking some administrative work relating to the centre and its activities.

ABOUT YOU
If you are already enthusiastic about the outdoors ideally with experience of outdoor activities, have good communication skills, able to swim, confident a working at heights and interested in a career in the outdoors working with varied range of customers of different ages and abilities, then this could be for you. No prior coaching experience is required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.

You will gain valuable experience working alongside our experienced outdoor staff team. We’ll ensure you receive National Governing Body Award training including British Canoeing Personal Paddling awards, British Canoeing/International Raft Federation Raft Guide Qualification, Air Trail Operator Assessment and White-Water Safety and Rescue, a First Aid qualification along with guidance to improve your skills.  At the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will have gained valuable experience of a wide range of outdoor activities and will be ready to move on to the next stage in your career.

Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s?  Don’t worry – you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship.  Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!!

You will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check.

BENEFITS
As part of the Tees Active team, you will gain access to a variety of team benefits that you can enjoy throughout your time with us – it’s one of the ways we show how much we value you and your role within the organisation. Team benefits are split into two areas, MyPERKS and MyHEALTH.

• Free or discounted activities for you to keep active with Tees Active*
• Discount on various Tees Active activities for your immediate family to enjoy
• Discount with local businesses and services
• Recruitment referral incentive scheme
• A range of health and wellbeing services to keep you at your fit and healthy best*
• Access to exclusive rewards and discounts with over 500 national big brand retailers*

* The above benefits vary depending on whether you are applying for a contracted or casual role.

FUTURE PROSPECTS
Our Apprenticeship programmes often lead to possible progression into full and part time roles, further qualifications, higher level apprenticeships and employment within the leisure sector.

INFORMAL DISCUSSION
If you would like to chat about the roles please contact Chris Gibbens, Centre Manager, Tees Barrage, on (01642) 528026, or Kerry Swan, Workforce Development Manager, on 01642 526402/[email protected]
For further enquiries or support with your application please contact recruitment at [email protected]

THE COMPANY
Tees Active is a charitable leisure trust that invests ‘every single penny’ of profit in to providing a variety of exciting and rewarding leisure activities to enable the local community to lead a healthier, happier, and more active life.

Based in the community our modern facilities, including state-of-the-art fitness clubs, an international standard white-water centre and the North East’s leading Ice Arena provide the perfect environment for Tees Active to promote physical activity with the aim of inspiring active lifestyles, improving health and wellbeing and building stronger communities.

With over 250 team members Tees Active are committed to workforce training and personal development and the successful candidate will apply their knowledge, experience, and training to play an integral part in the future success of Tees Active.

TO APPLY
To be part of our successful team please upload your CV via www.teesactive.co.uk/career-opportunities

Closing date:           26th April 2024

If we have not contacted you within 6 weeks of the closing date, we would thank you for your interest in the vacancy but on this occasion your application will not be progressed.