Abernethy Trainee Instructor (TI) course is designed to kickstart your career to become an Outdoor Activity Instructor. Join
our 6-month full-time residential programme to grow in faith, develop your character, practice your soft skills and gain
National Governing Body qualifications – all whilst living in Christian Community in the Cairngorms.
Following on from this course each Trainee will have the opportunity to apply and continue with qualifications as a team
member within the Abernethy Instructional department.
It is this team environment which provides a great opportunity to reach your potential as an Outdoor Activity Instructor,
whilst observing, working, training and being mentored by experienced team members.
Alongside being discipled, you will work towards set goals using a tailored development and training plan, which will further
enhance your hard and soft skills.
For the latest dates and prices see our website
(The course will run 5 days a week, with 2 days off, and 3 weeks holiday)
You will have the opportunity to work towards the following qualifications:
- First Aid
- Archery GB instructor
award - Child protection
- BC Paddlesports Safety and Rescue course
- BC Paddlesport Instructor
- Personal performance paddlesport awards
- Core coach paddlesport training course
- Navigation and
Hillwalking training - Learn to Lead rock climbing course
- Rock Climbing Instructor training or assessment, or
Climbing Wall Award - Level 2 Mountain Bike Leadership Award training or assessment
- Optional personal
performance ski week, France (winter course only)
Once you have completed the course there will be an opportunity to apply to work for Abernethy, if you wish to do so.
At Abernethy we love God, love people and love the outdoors! Will you join us in sharing our passions?
For more information see our website
Elizabeth Toon
Abernethy Outdoor Centre
Nethy Bridge
PH25 3ED
01479821279