Senior Instructor Portsmouth

Simpson Watersports Centres Limited.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Watersports Centres Limited. is looking for an RYA Senior Instructor at our not-for-profit centre in Portsmouth. You will deliver RYA Courses and a variety of charitable programmes while managing and training the team of instructors. Essential qualifications include RYA Senior Instructor, and a passion for inclusivity is crucial. Join us to enable young people from diverse backgrounds to access life-changing watersport opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current RYA Senior Instructor is essential.
• Experience in youth or charity settings is desirable.
• Must have experience in working with individuals with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of the delivery programme.
• Deliver RYA Courses and charitable programmes.
• Assist with team management and development.

Skills

Passion for working with diverse groups

Hands-on, flexible and proactive approach

Education

Current RYA Senior Instructor

RYA Powerboat Instructor

RYA Windsurf Instructor

Other watersports experience

Job description

We’re on the lookout for an RYA Senior Instructor at our not-for-profit watersports centre in Portsmouth.

Work with the Portsmouth team to deliver on the water and landbased sessions for our wide range of participants delivering RYA Courses according to your qualifications as well as various other activities and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with all aspects of the delivery programme
• Delivery of RYA Courses in the National and Youth dinghy, keelboat and powerboat schemes
• Delivery of a wide variety of charitable programmes to local communities and organisations
• Delivery of shorebased courses and activities
• Assist with the management of the team of instructors and work with the Chief Instructor to train and develop them
• Work to maintain and repair the fleet of dinghies, keelboats, powerboat and other operational resources where needed

Wider Responsibilities:

• Assist with operational paperwork, administration and general customer service duties where required
• Support the Centre management team with maintaining and developing the centre including good use of resources, good management of budgets, new and innovative developments to increase bookings and / or improve the quality of what we offer
• Other duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the Centre

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Current RYA Senior Instructor – essential
• Passion for working with a wide variety of groups and to enable inclusivity – essential
• Hands‑on, flexible and proactive approach – essential
• RYA Powerboat Instructor – desirable
• RYA Windsurf Instructor – desirable
• RYA Keelboat / Multihull / Racing / Advanced endorsements – desirable
• Other watersports or activities experience or qualifications (eg paddlesports / archery / climbing) – desirable
• Experience in youth or charity setting – desirable
• Experience in working with young people with SEND or individuals with additional needs – desirable

About the Foundation:

The Andrew Simpson Centres are not‑for‑profit and work in partnership with the Andrew Simpson Foundation to deliver thousands of subsidised courses, specialist programmes and clubs to young people in the communities around our Centres.

Over 27,000 individuals are now participating at our multi-site not‑for‑profit watersports centres in the UK which are continuing to be developed year on year, expanding work in the community.

Inspired by the legacy of Olympic gold medallist Andrew “Bart” Simpson, we believe that every young person, regardless of background, should have access to the life‑changing benefits of being on the water. From building self‑belief to unlocking potential, we use sailing as a powerful tool for education, wellbeing, and community connection. We’re committed to removing any real or perceived barriers so that all young people can participate and benefit from the opportunities and personal development that we offer.

Start Date: We are recruiting for excellent SIs to start right away for the season ahead and would like to hear from you as soon as possible.