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Sports coaches, instructors and officials > Riding Instructor
Animal care | Sports and leisure | Travel and tourism
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
There's no set entry route but you may find it useful to do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Subjects include a Level 2 Certificate in Horse Care or a Level 3 Diploma in Equine Management.
You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course.
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship.
Volunteering
Volunteering and seasonal work at a local stables or riding centre can be a good way to get started.
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You could move into a management position, like a riding holiday centre manager.
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This sports coaching apprenticeship offer the opportunity to gain coaching qualifications. The work in this apprenticeship is often community-based, including coaching various sports such as football, multi sport to a wide range of age ranges and community groups including schools, care homes and youth clubs.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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