Senior Watersports Instructor

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED; Stutton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic benefits

Job summary

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED is seeking a Senior Watersports Instructor for a permanent role at Alton Water in Suffolk. Salary starts at £31,000 and will depend on skills and experience, with opportunities to oversee windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and more.

Join the Activities team to support the Activities Manager, lead instructors, manage bookings online, and ensure a safe, customer-focused environment across all water-based activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RYA Senior Instructor qualification.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Senior Instructor.
• Desirable experience leading a team of instructors.
• Valid First Aid qualification certificate required.
• Customer-focused with outdoor, visitor-facing experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Instructing

Team leadership

Education

RYA Senior instructor Qualification

First Aid certificate

Job description

Our Client are looking for aSenior Watersports Instructor on a permanent basis in Alton Water in Suffolk.

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

Windsurfing, Aquapark, Sailing and more. Join the adventures at 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 required

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