Trainee Activity Instructor
- Salary: £372 - £516 paid monthly; plus free meals, uniform, return transport overseas, training opportunities with an accommodation package available
- Location: South West
- Date posted: 05/01/2012
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- Position Type: Full-Time
- Job Category: Other
- Vacancy Reference: E00524719
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Activity Instructor, work in centres across the UK and Northern France
**We have start dates from January 2012 - apply now** Join PGL, the UK's leading provider of residential activity holidays and study courses for young people, as an Activity Instructor. No qualifications required: we'll train you.
Each year we recruit energetic Activity Instructors to inspire, motivate and reassure our young guests.
As an Activity Instructor you'll introduce guests to a number of activities and deliver taster sessions including orienteering, archery, fencing, climbing, quadbiking, abseiling, high ropes courses and initiative exercises.
You'll also help to organise and participate in our dynamic programme of evening entertainment for our guests, escort them between sessions and take them to mealtimes.
No formal qualifications are required for this position - enthusiasm about working in the outdoors with children is all that we ask for.
Experience of working or volunteering with young people will help to enhance your application for one of the most popular jobs at PGL!
This role offers the perfect opportunity for you to begin your career in the outdoors industry and also the chance to gain valuable instructor awards as you progress.
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment where the emphasis is on fun and self development, we want to hear from you!
You'll also get the chance to live and work in some amazing locations with people from around the world.
You'll need plenty of energy, diplomacy and the ability to relate to young people aged from 7-17 years, as well as the confidence to communicate with adult party leaders (teachers, youth workers etc).
If you join us in this role, you will undertake our extensive training programme with ongoing assessment. This will equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help you do your job.
You'll receive a competitive wage, meals, uniform, with accommodation available and extensive training and development opportunities.
If you are working at one of our centres in Northern France, we also provide return transport from a UK departure point.
Start your adventure with PGL in 2012!
Click APPLY ONLINE to be redirected to our website: Here you can create your own 'My PGL' account and complete an online application form. Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for.
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.
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