1. we are PGL Putting the Adventure back into Sport Dave Jury - PGL Travel

2. we are PGL Who is this talk for? Aged 18+ when leaving education Aged 18+ when leaving education Any sports related student Any sports related student No experience of outdoor sports needed No experience of outdoor sports needed Experience of volunteering with children or Experience of volunteering with children or Aiming at Teaching Teaching Youth Work Youth Work Sports Coaching Sports Coaching Management Management

3. we are PGL UK Outdoor Activity Industry

4. we are PGL Day Camps Development Training UK Outdoor Activity Industry Residential Camps School and Youth Groups Activity Holidays for Adults Activity Holidays for Families

5. we are PGL

7. The UK's market-leading provider of residential activity holidays and educational courses for children

8. Since 1957 Owned by Holidaybreak 400,000 guests each year UK market-leaders We aim to be the “Employer of Choice”

9. we are PGL What do PGL do? 20+ activities available at each centre 20+ activities available at each centre Sports you can’t do in PE lessons Sports you can’t do in PE lessons Field studies Field studies Language Schools Language Schools Summer camp holidays Summer camp holidays Our guests Stay in high quality accommodation on-site Stay in high quality accommodation on-site Eat 3 square meals per day Eat 3 square meals per day Challenge themselves Challenge themselves Learn to work with classmates Learn to work with classmates

10. PGL Centres

11. UK Multi Activity Centre: Liddington Swindon, Wiltshire 1000 guests 250 staff 150 acre site 3 lakes Shared indoor accommodation

12. UK Multi Activity Centre: Tregoyd House Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons 7 acres Hay-on-Wye and Hereford Paddling, hiking and mountain biking 98 guests 35 staff Shared accommodation

13. we are PGL What roles can I do with PGL?

14. Activity Instructor Group Leader Centres: Most UK centres Multi Activity and Guest Care role, 9 – 13s A good history of volunteering with younger children or a relevant college course Confident enough to lead a group of 12 young children

15. UKCC Level 1 Paddle Sports Coach + 3 Star Open Canoe (for Ardeche) + 2 star for UK or Mediterranean centres (canoe, kayak, raft-build) Centres: Segries & Lou Valagran (Ardeche, France) Most UK centres Canoe Instructor

16. Why work for PGL? More jobs in more locations More opportunities for training & promotion Fantastic spare time activities Expanding company with a well established infrastructure

17. £101 per week + food + accommodation + uniform Higher rates of pay after 34 weeks Regular, honest reviews and observations Free DBS check Paid holiday Contract extensions and priority re-applications What you can expect from us

18. What we expect from you Show a willingness to learn and develop Work to the best of your ability Act as a role model both in and out of work Ask for help if needed

19. Call to action – see handout The next step? Apply now!

20. Your Questions?

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