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Client: GLL

Location: Broxbourne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 120a97424c03

Job Views: 3

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Based: Lee Valley White Water Centre

Location: Broxbourne

Hours: 40hrs per week (annualised)

Salary: £29,575 pro rata

Fixed term Contract for the 2025 Activity Season between March and September 2025

Staff can be required to work early mornings, late nights, weekends and bank holidays.

GLL is looking for a Flexible Water Sports Coach based at Lee Valley White Water Centre in Broxbourne. You will be responsible for the coaching operation of the centre, ensuring the health and safety of staff and customers, and guaranteeing the highest standards of service. You will be required to deliver a variety of activities from taster sessions to white water rafting and kayaking coaching, depending on your experience, ability and qualifications. The priority with all activities is to deliver a safe experience, focusing on a high level of customer care and enjoyment throughout.

A desirable First Aid at work qualification would be welcomed.

As a Water Sports Coach, you will be predominantly responsible for providing activity instruction and supervision for the many activity participants that visit this unique venue. You will also be responsible for issuing, upkeep and storage of the equipment you use as well as helping maintain the venue so visitors have the best possible experience. This role has a focus on providing an excellent customer experience as well as promoting water sports and being a role model for the venue. Due to the seasonal demand for activities, this is an annualised contract where working time allowance will be distributed to support the needs of the activity operation and seasonal demand.

There is an expectation for all staff to maintain high safety standards but also develop in all parts of their roles. You will not only be trained in activities you have experience and qualifications in but also in activities that you may not be familiar with to make you a well-rounded activity facilitator and coach. Although there are no qualifications required for the role, FAAW, Raft guide and Kayak coaching qualifications are desirable; you will, however, be expected to work towards achieving qualification in all these areas while in the role with the support of GLL.

1. Follow the safety framework for the venue which includes Normal operating procedures and Risk Assessments
2. Develop in all activity
3. Encourage innovation in your area of work
4. Work as part of a team supporting each other to provide an excellent customer experience
5. Fully participate in training provided to continue your personal development
6. Supervise and maintain venue equipment and facilities
7. Provide an excellent customer experience to all visitors to the venue

1. The proven ability to operate confidently in a water sports environment
2. The ability to follow health and safety and operational procedures
3. Confidence and enthusiasm
4. The ability to prepare, facilitate and review activity sessions
5. The ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff and visitors
6. Knowledge of venue products
7. Ability to work in a busy water sports venue
8. The skills and motivation to develop yourself while providing an excellent customer experience

As a charitable social enterprise owned by its staff, GLL has a great range of benefits for its employees:

• Learning & development to support career development
• Discounted gym membership for you and your partner
• A full-time permanent position
• Industry leading rates of pay
• Opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we are run plus associated social events
• Exclusive discounts on our villas in Portugal
• Exclusive discounts on our ski chalets in Bulgaria
• Health assurance
• Career pathways, professional development are just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, we provide training with practical and theory elements too.
• Discounts across thousands of retailers (GLL Extras)
• 25% off Red Letter Days
• 25% off Buy A Gift
• 20% off GLL spa experience treatments and associated products