Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic RYA Senior Instructor to join the senior team at Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre.
The successful candidate will work a flexible 35 contracted hours per week, which may vary depending on demand, and will be required to work some weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Essential:
+ RYA Senior Instructor (dinghy) + Paddlesports experience (either qualified instructor, experienced personal paddling, or willingness to learn) + Excellent communication skills + Experience in coaching adults and children, including those with additional needs
- Desirable:
+ BCAB Paddlesports Instructor (or British Canoeing Instructor) or higher paddlesport qualification + RYA Powerboat Instructor + At least one year's experience working in a Recognised Training Centre (RTC) as an active Senior Instructor + RYA Windsurf Instructor + Racing/Advanced Instructor endorsements + Good technical knowledge of the RYA
Duties:
- Deliver high-quality sessions across various activities, including taster paddlesport sessions, 5-day children's holiday courses, and 2-day RYA sailing/powerboat courses
- Support the WPWC senior team in managing and running the centre day-to-day
- Assist in maintaining the centre facilities and equipment
- Support the development of staff and volunteers
- Act as the instructor in charge (deputised by the management when offsite) and as a keyholder
What we offer:
A range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you. Please see Merton's 'why work for us' page on their website for more information.