People Wanted 

The adverts below are for staff wanted at RYA recognised training centres.  For further information please contact the relevant centre, not the RYA. 

Ibizamed Sea School

Job title: PBI/PWI/Cruising Instructor Power/Yachtmaster Power Instructor Ibizamed logo

Based: Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Seasonal: June to October 2015

Salary: TBA

Looking for:

 

YM Power or Day Skipper commercially endorsed with instructor qualifications - PBI/PWI/CI Power/YMI Power for seasonal contract in Ibiza, Spain.

 

Future opportunities possible. 

 

Experience in hospitality and chartering an advantage.

 

Apply to: +34 617078877; email: sdh@ibizamed.com; www.ibizaseaschool.com
Sunsail

Job title: Yachtmaster Instructor

Based: Lefkas, Greece

Seasonal: June to November

Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

We are currently recruiting a Yachtmaster Instructor to run our sailing school in Lefkas; Greece. You will be responsible for the management of all operational aspects of our Yacht Sailing School, to include the delivery of the RYA syllabus, day to day management of staff, driving revenue and ensuring yachts are set up to Sunsail and RYA standards.

 

Essential:

  • RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
  • Knowledge of RYA Sailing School syllabus and standards
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • First Aid Certificate

 

Preferred:

  • Previous years experience managing a team

 

View full job description and apply

Apply to: 02085412223; email: polly.banister@specialistholidays.com; View full job desription and apply
Oxford Sail Training

Job title: Chief Instructor

Based: Farmoor Reservoir, Oxford

Full time 

Salary: £22,000

We are currently looking for an RYA Senior Instructor who can help manage the programme at the centre, both schools and commercial RYA courses.  This is a five month fix term postion with the possbility of a 12 month extension to a successful candidate.

 

The successful candidate will have:

  • RYA Senior Instructor in at least one activity (RYA Dinghy or Windsurf)
  • RYA Instructor in a least one other activity (RYA Dinghy or Windsurf)
  • RYA Powerboat Instructor or RYA First Aid Instructor are also preferred

Apply to: Paul Jamieson 01865 865551; email warden@odssa.co.uk; www.oxfordsailingcentre.co.uk

Closing date: 1 June 2015

SeaSports Southwest ltd

Job title: Senior Dinghy Instructor (ideally windsurf & powerboat)

Based: Teignmouth South Devon

Full time: June to Sept

Salary: TBA

SeaSport Southwest: 'Tuition & training tothe highest standard.'

 

You will join a small professional experienced and fun team of instructors, coastal experience is essential. The work is varied and interesting.

 

We pay well (pay is dependent on qualifications and experience) and are offering a long season/possible permanent position.  We have great facilities and lots of development opportuntiies and expect in return enthusiasm, flexibility and hard work.

 

Any other qualifications will also be an advantage but not essential.

Apply to: 01626 772555; email info@seasports-sw.co.uk; www.seasports-sw.co.uk
Quality Time Training Ltd

Job title: Yachtmaster Instructor Sail

Based: Portland

Part time/Freelance: start asap

Chief Instructor sail with Yachtmaster Instructor qualification required for small sea school based at Portland Marine, teaching both shorebased and practical courses.

 

We are looking for an experienced instructor who is good with students and can take over as the Chief Sailing Instructor.

 

We offer a great working environment from a waterfront office within the Marina.

 

Seasonal for this year but may become permanent.

Apply to: 01305 861250; email: bob@quality-time.info; appliction on: www.quality-time.info
Alton Water Sports Center

Job title: Membership officer

Based: Alton Water Sports Center

Permanent: Full time, 2 years fixed term

Salary: negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Alton Water Sports Centre are currently looking to recruit an RYA Dinghy instructor or Senior Instructor with racing experience to act as a Membership Officer. Working as part of a small team to promote, support racing and other water based activities to our members.

 

Main responsibilities

 

  • To assist the Shift Manager in ensuring the safe and smooth day to day operation of the Centre.
  • To assist and be responsible to the Membership Secretary in promoting access to the water through member and user activities and events.
  • To provide customer suport for members and users.
  • To assist with the maintenance of the Centres craft, equipment and facilities.
  • To provide reception and administrational support for the Centre.
  • To deliver 1:1 coaching and general sailing/racing advice to members and users.

 

For an informal discussion please call Andy Woolnough, Centre Principal on: 01473 328408

Apply to: send CV and covering letter to andy@altonwater.co.uk; www.altonwater.co.uk

Closing date: 8 May 2015

Sporting Club Sardinia

Job title: Dinghy Senior Instructor

Based: Porto Poolo, North of Sardinia (Italy)

Seasonal: start 15 May to 30 Sept 2015 or longer

Salary: Competitive

We are looking for a new Senior Instructor to run our small RYA sailing school. The ideal candidate would speak Italian and/or German (other options may be considered), as well as having experience working with strong winds and catamarans. 

 

We provide lunch, shared accommodation and a competitive salary.

Apply to: +39 0789 704001; email: sailing@portopollo.it; www.portopollo.it

Closing date: 31 May 2015

Westminster Boating Base

Job title: Director

Based: Pimlico, London

Full time: ASAP

Salary: £38,000-£40.000 + pension

Westminster Boating Base, a London based educational charity provides sailing and kayaking instruction and supervision for young Londoners on the central London tidal Thames.

 

The Base is looking for someone with a passion for activities charity work benefiting children and youngsters to lead on all activities.

 

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Strong financial planning and management expierience
  • Proven management ability
  • Operations experience
  • Experience of making sound management decisions

 

For an Information Pack and application details, please email: executive@harrishill.co.uk ideally with a copy of your CV.

Apply to: executive@harrishill.co.uk for Information Pack and send CV.

Closing date: 9am, Monday, 11 May 2015

The AHOY Centre Charity

Job title: Senior Instructor

Based: Greenwich - London, UK

Full time/ Freelance: May 2015 ongoing

Salary: £negotiable

An enthusiastic and pro-active Senior Instructor is required for our energetic and rewarding charity based in Greewich, South London.

 

You will work alongside our Chief Instructor to deliver our diverse range of exicting activities and programmes. The successful candidate will be an experienced RYA qualified Senior Instructor with the following key qualifications:

 

  • RYA Senior Instructor with coastal endorsement and experience
  • RYA Dinghy Instructor with coastal endorsement and experience
  • RYA Powerboat Instructor with coastal endoresement and experience

 

In addition you will have excellent team working skills and the ability to become an articulate and passionate advocate of our charity's cause.

Apply to: 07961 066527 or 020 8691 7502; email: clair@ahoy.org.uk; www.ahoy.org.uk

Sporting Club Sardinia

Job title: RYA Yachmaster Instructor OR Sporting Club Sardinia

                 Cruising Instructor with at least 18 months experience

Based: Sardinia, Italy

Full time, Freelance

Sporting Club Sardinia is looking to recruit:

  • RYA Yachmaster Instructor OR
  • RYA Cruising Instructor with at least 18 months experience in motor or sail

 

Main responsibilities:

  • Has day-to-day responsibility for the standards of training and equipment.
  • Must be on hand to deal with any training or issues arising from instructors and students.
  • Should deliver a high standard of instruction and tuition to yachting students both ashore and afloat in accordance with RYA and MCA regulations.

 

In-house training will be provided to gain further qualifications to meet organisational needs.

 

For an informal discussion, please call +39 347 7637220 to speak to Simone, HR Manager.

Apply to: +39 347 7637220 or email: segreteriasailing.hr@gmail.com
UKSA

Job title: Yachting InstructorsUKSA

Based: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Full time, Part time, Permanent and Freelance

Ongoing

                                         ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT SAILING AND KEEN TO TEACH OTHERS TO SAIL?

 

UKSA are recruiting qualified Yachting Instructors to deliver a high standard of instruction and tuition to yachting students both ashore and afloat in accordance with RYA and MCA regulations; UKSA Standard Operating Procedures and the law. You will work collaboratively alongside course managers in the development of courses and assist with student communication. You must be a Commercially Endorsed Cruising Instructor and preferably an RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructor. You must have proven experience in a similar role within a relevant industry sector. You will have excellent interpersonal and team skills; good presentation and IT skills with a strong desire to deliver excellent customer service.

 

Please quote RYA YI when applying.

To apply: 01983 294941 or email: Suzanne.hopkins@uksa.org, http://uksa.org/work-for-us/

Closing date: Ongoing recruitment


Latchi Watersports Centre

Job title: RYA Powerboat Instructor/Watersports InstructorLatchi Watersports Centre

Based: Latchi, Cyprus

Seasonal: April/May to October 2015

Main duties will include:

  • Teaching RYA powerboat courses Level 1, Level 2 and ICC, on both a group and private basis
  • Teaching sailing/windsurfing/waterskiing (training provided if no previous experience)
  • Sales and customer service for all RYA services  

 

Assisting with other aspects of the business:

  • Watersports - teaching, customer serivce, general maintenance, setting up equipment
  • Self-drive boat rentals - short training briefings, general maintenance and cleaning, customer service
  • Diving - assisting diving instructors, helping with customers, surface safety cover on dive trips

 

We have a very good team ethic as a company.  Even though people have their own set roles within the company, every team member is expected to help out with all aspects of the business.  It can get extremely busy here, expecially in peak summer months, where the working day is long and temperatures get very hot.  To balance this, the company provides evening drinks to help the team wind down, and regular staff nights out. Full time hours during the season, monthly salary.

To apply: +357 99174443 / +357 26322095 or email: info@latchiwatersportscentre.com; www.latchiwatersportscentre.com

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