Senior Instructor

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

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If yes, don’t miss out; turn your passion into a career at Mark Warner.