Dinghy Instructor - Rutland
Rutland Sailing Club
Location: Edith Weston, Rutland
Salary: £10 - £12.21ph
Dinghy Instructor at Rutland Sailing Club
Full time / permeant /fixed term / 0 hours
Salary: from £10 per hour (18-20) to £12.21 per hour (21+) Dependent on experience
Full time/permanent 40 hours per week Annualised
Start date: April 2025
General purpose:
This role will support the Sailing School Manager to deliver a range of high quality watersports at Rutland Sailing at Rutland Sailing Club.
Key deliverables:
- Support the Sailing School Manager in developing and delivering a programme of water based activities for Members, public, schools, corporate and other groups, working in accordance to RYA Guidelines, tailoring objectives to specific groups and abilities
- Undertake safety/rescue boat cover and ensure safety of the public at all times
- Ensure the fleet of boats and other craft are well maintained and fit for purpose at all times.
- Support the Sailing School Manager in delivering Dinghy hire bookings ensuring correct allocation of equipment to provide an excellent customer experience
- Ensure the premises are kept clean, tidy and well maintained
- Ensure appropriate cash handling procedures are followed including operating and interrogating electronic point of sale equipment, processing cash/card transactions and cash reconciliation
- Promote a safe and enjoyable learning environment and encourage repeat business
- Report any safety hazards and incidents/accidents to the Sailing School Manager
Requirements – experience:
- Proven experience of work in a watersports/activity centre environment
- Experience of delivering watersports and activities to a wide range of audiences, including children and vulnerable adults, following appropriate safety and safeguarding practises
- Experience of boat maintenance and inventories
- Excellent customer care skills
Requirements - Qualifications
Essential:
- RYA First Aid/First Aid at Work
Desirable:
- Any other relevant RYA Qualifications
- First aid Instructor
- SRC/VHF Instructor Requirements
Personal characteristics
- A passion for windsports
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with diverse groups of people
- Ability to prepare and delivery engaging training and presentations
- Able to carry out risk assessments for activities involving children and members of the public.
- Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of watersports equipment.
- Positive, enthusiastic and customer-focused approach
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Other Information:
- There are various instructional positions available including Full Time, Permanent, Fixed term, and 0 hours
- Professional and personal training available through the performance development programme
- You will be employed initially on a six-month probationary period
- A growth opportunity at an ever-evolving club
- Opportunity for accommodation if needed during rostered week
For additional information please contact the General Manager on 01780 720 292
Club Context:
One of the largest inland sailing clubs in the UK with over 1500 members. A full racing and training programme for the full range of boats from Optimists to 27 foot Keelboats plus an extensive open meeting and external training programme.
Recognised as an RYA Training Centre and OnBoard Club.
The Club has its own in-house sailing school operating year round offering commercial RYA courses and training for members and fleets. The sailing school also provides ‘Club Pro’ support for member activities.
Facilities on site include a workshop, extensive club house with bar, catering, accommodation facilities, training rooms and chandlery.
Recruitment Process:
All applications must be made on the forms provided and submitted to the Rutland Sailing Club office.
Contact details are:
Rutland Sailing Club
Gibbet Lane
Edith Weston
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8HJ
t 01780 720 292
Successful applicants will be contacted within 5 working days of submission of application and invited for interview at a mutually convenient date.
Interviews will be held at Rutland Sailing Club.
An offer will be made to the successful candidate shortly after this. Candidates should note that any offer of employment made by Rutland Sailing Club will be
subject to satisfactory written references and Disclosure and Barring Service check.
You must also be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK and that you have the qualifications listed in your application. You are always advised not to resign from your present employment until any offer of employment has been confirmed.