Apprentice Instructor SPINNAKER SAILING CLUB LIMITED

SPINNAKER SAILING CLUB LIMITED

Apprentice Instructor SPINNAKER SAILING CLUB LIMITED

£12480

SPINNAKER SAILING CLUB LIMITED, Blashford, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0ad006c4a79047fcab5cb6ac098ffef6

Full Job Description

  • Delivery of dinghy sailing and paddlesport instruction

  • Support of dinghy racing and social activities inc. provision of safety cover

  • Supporting the Boatswain with maintenance of equipment and the site

  • Other duties as necessary and appropriate to the level of employee


  • The training you will be getting

    Spinnaker Sailing Club is a busy, lake based sailing club working with individual members, families and local schools. We have a strong reputation nationally for our grassroots sailing programmes and as a leading venue for Dinghy Team Racing.

    We offer a range of watersports including dinghy sailing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, powerboating and windsurfing. As an RYA Recognised Training Centre we deliver tuition and coaching from beginner to national level racer.

    In addition to our instructor led training activities we have a busy programme of racing and social events for our members and visitors to participate in.

    This initial role will be as an assistant instructor, working to support our full time team of instructors and coaches. Training will be given on the job to develop you to being able to work as an independent instructor, leading activities with groups. In addition to supporting instructor led activities you will work within the team to support racing activities, maintain our fleet of more than 50 craft, and support the day to day operation of the club.

    Through your time with us you will have the opportunity to achieve the following qualifications:
  • RYA Dinghy Instructor

  • RYA Safety Boat Driver

  • British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor

  • Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor


  • As well as gaining experience of working in a busy watersports club supporting racing, social events and other activities.

    As part of the overall employment package use of Spinnaker Sailing Club's equipment and facilities is provided when off duty. You will be able and encouraged to join in with activities such as racing and club social functions.

    Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3 / D) Essential
    GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3 / D) Essential

    We are Spinnaker Sailing Club, an inland sailing club based at Blashford Lake, near Ringwood, Hampshire, on the western edge of the New Forest. As a club we have a reputation for hosting high quality events and developing some of the finest Team Racers in the world, having been previously represented at the World Sailing Team Racing Championships! We are incredibley proud of our Team Racing but there is a lot more to the club than that! We have a very active Fleet Racing programme, as well as being an RYA recognised training centre. Alongside our organised activities many of our members enjoy being able to access the lake for recreational sailing, kayaking, SUPing and windsurfing year round!

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience