Senior Watersports Instructor

Anglian Water Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private health care

Competitive pension scheme

25 annual leave rising with length of

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking a Senior Watersports Instructor at Alton Water in Suffolk to lead a small team and deliver a range of activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding. You will manage online bookings, carry out risk assessments, oversee safety checks, and support daily operations of the Aquapark while ensuring exceptional customer service.

A valid RYA Senior Instructor qualification and First Aid certificate are required, with a driving licence; permanent

Qualifications

• Customer-focused professional with a passion for outdoor activities.
• Proven ability to lead a team of instructors.
• Requires RYA Senior instructor qualification and a valid First Aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Online booking management.
• Risk assessment writing and reviews.
• Building inspections and Fire Alarm testing in line with policy.
• Accident and incident reporting.
• Daily and weekly banking tasks.
• Assist the team in managing Aquapark operations.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

RYA Senior instructor Qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Senior Watersports Instructor

Permanent

Salary from: £31,000 depending on skills and experience

Location: Alton Water

Located within the stunning countryside of Suffolk, Alton Water Park stretches across some 400 acres and is the perfect place towhile awayan hour or a wholeday.

What will you be doing?

For adrenaline-filled action, we offer a range of activities such as sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, rowing, raft building and power boating on our beautiful reservoir.

Supporting the Activities Manager and managing a team of instructors.

Tasks include:

• Online booking management
• Risk Assessment writing / reviews
• Building inspections and Fire Alarm testing in line with company policy and legal requirements
• Accident and incident reporting
• Daily / Weekly banking
• Assisting the Team in managing the daily operations of the Aquapark.

What does it take?

• RYA Senior instructor Qualification
• 2 years experience as a Senior instructor
• Experience in leading a team of instructors (Desirable)
• An appropriate valid First Aid qualification certificate
• We are looking for customer-focused individuals to provide first-class customer service to all our visitors
• Experience of working in a customer facing outdoor role would be desirable
• You’ll help us maintain a clean and safe environment
• Most importantly you’ll show flexibility and a willingness to learn about all aspects of our activities
• Driving Licence

As a valued member of the team, you are entitled to these fantastic benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Private health care
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 annual leave rising with length of service
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
• Pluslots more!
• Company Induction, Uniform and Training
• Free parking at all our water parks
• Discounts across our water parks – including our Watersports Centre and Cafe’s