Water Sports Instructor

Mitie; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service management company is seeking a Water Sports Instructor to deliver courses and provide safety cover at their facility in Portsmouth. The role involves maintaining watercraft and ensuring safety regulations are met. Ideal candidates will hold RYA or Paddle UK instructor certifications and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development are available in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Holder of valid RYA Dinghy Instructor or Paddle Sport/SUP Instructor certification.
• Ideally hold RYA Senior Instructor or other relevant endorsements.
• Possess a valid VHF Operator's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RYA Dinghy and Powerboat courses.
• Provide safety boat cover during activities.
• Conduct regular checks and maintenance on watercraft.

Skills

RYA Dinghy Instructor certification

Paddle Sport/SUP Instructor certification

First Aid qualification

Excellent communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Water Sports Instructor
Salary: £24,000-£27,746 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, PO2 8ER

The role involves working as part of a team to deliver National Governing Body (NGB) courses to customers who expect a high standard of service. Responsibilities include maintaining and carrying out repairs on watercraft, providing safety boat cover when required, launching and recovering craft, and conducting regular checks and maintenance on life jackets and buoyancy aids. The position offers opportunities for professional development and upskilling in relevant qualifications. Essential qualifications include holding an RYA Dinghy Instructor or Paddle Sport/SUP Instructor certification, a valid First Aid qualification, and ideally one or more of the following: RYA Senior Instructor, Keelboat or Multihull endorsement, RYA Powerboat Instructor, Paddle UK Kayak, Canoe, or SUP Coach/Instructor certification, a VHF Operator's Licence, and a clean driving licence. The role also requires working within the safety framework established by Mitie, National Governing Bodies, and relevant water authorities.

Desirable Qualifications and Personal Qualities

While not all qualifications are essential, they are highly desirable, and The Royal Navy Water Activity Centre (RNWAC) values continuous staff development, offering opportunities for the right candidate to gain and enhance these credentials. To succeed at RNWAC, the candidate should be well-organised, precise, confident, proactive, adaptive, calm under pressure, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills. As representatives of the wider Mitie team, instructors must also be reliable, well-presented, and display a positive attitude at all times.

Main Duties

• Delivering RYA Dinghy and Powerboat courses, as well as Paddle UK Kayak, Canoe, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) courses.
• Run taster sessions for paddle sports and dinghy sailing.
• Provide safety boat cover for both recreational activities and training sessions.

What We Are Looking For

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified RYA or Paddle UK instructor or coach, capable of delivering NGB-accredited courses and taster sessions across a range of water sports, including dinghy sailing, powerboating, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The physical fitness required to perform the core responsibilities in accordance with NGB standards.