Watersports Instructor

Better; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local outdoor activity centre in Cheshunt is seeking a motivated Outdoor Activities Instructor for seasonal employment. The ideal candidate will independently lead a variety of activities like sailing, kayaking, and climbing while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership, risk management knowledge, and excellent communication skills are essential. The role also involves equipment maintenance and administrative tasks, with opportunities for ongoing training and development in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups independently across a range of outdoor activities.
• Support the growth of the client base through developing new sessions.
• Manage the hire centre and ensure customer safety and satisfaction.

Education

RYA Safety Boat

RYA Dinghy instructor

RYA Senior Instructor

RYA Level 2 Powerboat

BCAB/Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor (or equivalent)

BC/Paddle UK Coaching qualification

16-hour First Aid qualification

Safeguarding Level 1

Job description

Herts Young Mariners – Outdoor Activities Instructor (Seasonal)

Herts Young Mariners Base is a spring-fed, 29-acre Outdoor Activity Centre in Cheshunt, providing a wide range of water-based and land-based outdoor activities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced seasonal Outdoor Activities Instructorto join our team.

Our programme includes Sailing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Canoeing, Raft Building, Powerboating, Climbing, Caving, Orienteering and Problem Solving, delivered to a diverse range of users. We work with schools, youth groups and holiday courses for children, alongside public sessions for both children and adults, including RYA courses.

As an Outdoor Activities Instructor, you will lead groups independently across a range of activities, adapting sessions to suit the needs and abilities of each group. You will play an active role in developing new sessions and supporting the growth of our current client base. The role also includes working within the hire centre, hiring equipment such as kayaks and paddleboards, and ensuring a safe, welcoming experience for all usersp>

You will need to be confident working with people, comfortable speaking in front of large groups, and able to deliver excellent customer service. Strong and accurate safety briefings are a key part of the role. We have a strong focus on health and safety, so a good working knowledge of risk assessments and safe working practices is desirable, although full training will be provided.

As with all outdoor roles, the position includes general site duties such as equipment maintenance, administration and cleaning. These tasks are shared across the team, and we pride ourselves on working collaboratively to provide the best possible experience for our customers.

We are looking for an instructor who is confident, motivated and enthusiastic, able to take responsibility for leading sessions independently and managing the hire centre when senior staff are not on site. We are committed to staff development and can offer opportunities for additional training and ongoing personal development as an instructor.

• Desirable Qualifications:

• RYA Safety Boat

• RYA Dinghy instructor

• RYA Senior Instructor

• RYA Level 2 Powerboat

• BCAB/Paddle UK Paddle Sports Instructor (or equivalent)

• BC/Paddle UK Coaching qualification

• 16-hour First Aid qualification

• Safeguarding Level 1