Senior Instructor
We are actively seeking experienced and qualified Senior Instructors to come work in one of our stunning beach resorts.
As a member of our dynamic waterfront team you’ll teach a wide range of child and adult courses. We offer informal group sessions, RYA syllabus courses including advanced modules and private one-to-one tuition. You’ll ensure all instructors adhere to Mark Warner and RYA standards and that our guests have a safe and fun experience whilst participating in our watersports.
It’s not all work and no play though! Opportunities to get out on the water will be plentiful; you could learn a new sport or explore exciting new places with like-minded friends.
We’ve a strong management team that provides on-going support and training. You can gain new qualifications, there’s a development programme for career progression with the prospect to work year-round in one of our chalet hotels in top European ski destinations.
Main Responsibilities
- Support and assist the waterfront management team
- Oversee staff instruction
- Liaise between waterfront management and waterfront team
- Assist with staff rotas
- Organise day-to-day staff requirements
- Deliver an advanced instruction programme to guests and staff
- Produce a course plan accommodating all guest abilities
- Oversee Race day and prize-giving
- Continuously improve health and safety on the waterfront
- Implement Mark Warner standards and ensure these are adhered to at all times
- Establish and implement water safety precautions
- Partake in additional waterfront responsibilities including safety cover, customer service, shore-break duties and pontoon management
- Assist with maintenance, security and upkeep of the waterfront and its equipment
- Help train, develop, motivate and appraise staff on their course delivery
- Participate in evening entertainments, guest dinners and social activities
Abilities and Skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Present a ‘can do’ attitude
- Team player
- Calm friendly demeanour
- Professional, safety conscious
Essential Requirements
- RYA Senior Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor
- RYA Safety Boat or RYA Powerboat Instructor
- RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor, Advanced Dinghy or Multihull Instructor and practical experience of Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding desired but not essential
- International Certificate of Competence (ICC) desired
- First Aid Certificate
- UK/EU Passport holder
- UK National Insurance Number
- UK bank account
Package and Benefits
- Return travel to/from UK
- Medical insurance
- Comfortable accommodation
- All meals
- Discounted drinks and beauty treatments (dependent on resort)
- Use of some hotel sports equipment and facilities including tuition
- Smart uniform
- Holiday concessions for friends and family
- A competitive salary
- Commission on lessons
- Comprehensive training
- Opportunity to work year-round
- Management development
Checklist
Looking for adventure? | ✓ |
Want to travel to beautiful locations? | ✓ |
Keen to develop your skills? | ✓ |
Want to meet like-minded people? | ✓ |
Love getting out on the water? | ✓ |
Looking for a career in the watersports industry? | ✓ |
If yes, don’t miss out; turn your passion into a career at Mark Warner.