Windsurfing Instructor
Destinations: Greece, Sardinia, Corsica and Turkey
We are actively seeking experienced and qualified Windsurfing Instructors to come work in one of our stunning Mediterranean beach resorts.
As a member of our dynamic waterfront team you’ll teach a full range of child and adult windsurfing courses. We offer informal group sessions, RYA syllabus courses and private one-to-one tuition. You’ll ensure all guests have a safe and fun experience whilst under your instruction.
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
- Provide a high level of safety and instruction for guests and staff on the waterfront
- Daily windsurfing instruction
- Deliver a course plan based on guests abilities
- Ensure Mark Warner and RYA standards are adhered to at all times
- Partake in additional waterfront responsibilities including safety cover, customer service and shore-break duties
- Establish and implement water safety precautions
- Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of the waterfront and its equipment
- Support management team to organise the ‘Race Day’
- Implement and participate in a ‘bad weather’ programme
- Assist with in-resort marketing activities and promotions
- 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 Start Windsurfing Instructor
- RYA Powerboat level 2 RYA Safety Boat
- RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor 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
- A commission on lessons
- Comprehensive training
- Opportunity to work year-round
- Management development
