Senior Paddlesports Instructor & Centre Lead

Merton Council; Merton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Merton Council is seeking experienced RYA Senior Instructors to join the Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre senior team. The role involves delivering paddlesport sessions, with 35 contracted hours per week, including some weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

Applicants should hold RYA Senior Instructor (dinghy) and paddlesports qualifications, with strong communication skills and experience coaching diverse groups. Desirable extras include RTC experience and additional ratings.

Qualifications

• RYA Senior Instructor (dinghy) qualification required.
• Paddlesports experience and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communications skills demonstrated.
• Experience coaching adults and children including those with additional needs.
• Desirable: RTC experience and additional paddlesport qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality sessions across paddlesport activities, including taster sessions, 5-day children’s holiday courses and 2-day sailing/powerboat courses.
• Support the Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre senior team in day-to-day management.
• Assist in maintaining centre facilities and equipment.
• Support development of staff and volunteers.
• Act as instructor in charge and keyholder when required.

Skills

RYA Senior Instructor (dinghy)

Paddlesports experience

Communication skills

Coaching adults & children including &

Job description

Merton Council is seeking experienced RYA Senior Instructors to join the Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre senior team. The role involves delivering paddlesport sessions, with 35 contracted hours per week, including some weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

Applicants should hold RYA Senior Instructor (dinghy) and paddlesports qualifications, with strong communication skills and experience coaching diverse groups. Desirable extras include RTC experience and additional ratings.