BGSA Instructor Course
Forest of Dean, UK
Course Information
Do you have what it takes to inspire, motivate and lead?
"Are you the sort of person who can turn around when you have nothing left, and find that little bit extra inside you to keep going?"Bear Grylls
As the Bear Grylls Survival Academy continues to grow, with courses offered across the UK, Europe, USA & China, the search is on for potential leaders. We are looking for individuals who are not only physically fit, charismatic, motivated and determined, but are also humble, kind, courageous and will empower others.
Why become a Bear Grylls Survival Academy Instructor?
- Great entry level to becoming an Outdoor Instructor
- Diverse CPD for existing Outdoor Instructors
- Join Bear's team of experienced Outdoor Professionals
- Be part of the strongest Outdoor Adventure Brand on the planet
- Work opportunities throughout the UK and Worldwide
- Learn new skills
What do you gain from the course?
- A nationally recognised First Aid Award through the CIEH
- The Rescue 3 Water Awareness & Safety qualification
- A Bear Grylls Gerber Knife & BGSA Beanie Hat
- The BGSA Instructor Award, accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning
- NNAS Bronze Navigation Award
The primary aim of this course is to recruit and train potential instructors for the Academy. This course is dynamic, fast, tough and compact. It will test you and challenge you, but remember, the aim is to turn you into a BGSA Instructor.
You will attend a combination of both theory and practical lessons, delivered by Bear’s own team of highly experienced, knowledgeable, trained and qualified lead instructors. These Instructors are all adventurers in their own right and experts in their field, all of whom have worked alongside Bear as safety assistants, wilderness location scouts, journey producers or as adventurous activity coordinators.
What do you learn on the course?
- Wilderness & Survival skills
- How to coach and teach others
- Self-Rescue techniques
- Environmental Awareness
- Life saving First Aid skills
- Water Rescue techniques
- An introduction to dynamic, adventurous activity
Forest of Dean
The Christian Adventure Centre, Viney Hill, Gloucestershire, GL15 4NA
These items will all help you to survive! Please note, all of the clothing and equipment that you bring must be appropriate to the environment and the time of year. This is just a guide and you may not require all the kit. Your instructors will let you know what to take out into the wilderness on arrival-any extra kit can be secured at base camp.
Items to bring
2 Pairs Of Gloves
1 x thin active pair and 1 x thicker waterproof outer
Sunglasses
Weather Dependant (Optional)
Casual Clothes
Fresh clothes to change into after the course ends.
…and don't forget a bag full of positive attitude!
Testimonials
I came to BGSA Instructors Course with no expectations, mainly because of curiosity, as one day I'd like to take my children for 24hr Family Course. I must admit that the reality exceeded whatever I had imagined, considering I'm not that easy to impress with this kind of things after 2.5 years spent in Russian Special Forces. After having completed this course I'm not just going to take my children for the Family Course, I'll also bring my wife along! Just kidding! I'll try to become an instructor at BGSA.
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