Trainee Instructors jobs in St Issey Cornwall with Manor House Activity & Development Centre

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Trainee Instructors

Company:	Manor House Activity & Development Centre
Location:	St Issey Cornwall
Benefits:	Achieve NGB Qualifications - Training Course
Start:	Course starts 24th Nov 08 – 27th March 09
Duration:	12 week course

Description
INTENSIVE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM – perfect if you want to work in the outdoor industry and become a qualified Professional Outdoor Instructor! Or maybe you want to improve on a level of skill you already possess!

The Centre is AALA Licensed and BCU Approved and offers high quality tuition and access to resources to help you achieve your goals. You will also gain hands on experience assisting with group activity sessions during the course and be taught the associated soft skills to facilitate your transition in to a Professionally Qualified Instructor

We employ full time Instructors who provide quality training in all the disciplines included and we also bring in Expert Trainers who hold high level qualifications in their chosen fields to train you to still higher levels of attainment.

On successful completion of the course, you should expect to achieve the following qualifications (subject to personal development):

* BMC Single Pitch Award Training in Climbing.
* MLTE Summer Mountain Leader Training
* NARS Beach Life Guard
* New UKCC BCU 1 – 2 Star in Kayaking & Canoeing and Canoe Safety Test.
* New UKCC BCU Level 1 Kayak Coach
* First Aid Qualification

Additional training is also given in Orienteering, Cycle Trail Group Management, Problem Solving and Team Dynamics, etc.

Theory sessions are included on the soft skills along with further background information on the associated legislation issues involved.

* FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

We aim to employ 5 out of 10 students at the end of this course.

We also offer support and guidance for Candidates when seeking employment at other activity centres.

There is also an opportunity to extend the course by approx 1 week in order to attain the DVLA PCV Minibus driving qualification at an additional fee. This is a highly sought after qualification and often commands additional salary rewards.

Requirements
Applicants must be 18 or over by 31st August 2008.

The cost of the course is £3950.00, non residential. Quality accommodation can be provided at the Centre for an additional charge of £75.00 per week including full catering Monday – Friday and self catering at week ends.

We would actively encourage all potential course candidates to arrange a visit to meet the team and to see the centre in operation; this will allow a greater understanding of the nature of the industry expectations of instructors and give an inside look into the workings of a very successful centre.

To obtain a Course prospectus and application form please complete the online enquiry form below.

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