Sea Survival Centre Trainer
Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI), Old Town, Poole
Sea Survival Centre Trainer
£38760-£45601
Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI), Old Town, Poole
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 18 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
Do you have significant maritime & instructional experience and are seeking an exciting new role? The RNLI is recruiting for a full-time Sea Survival Centre Trainer in Poole. There aren't many jobs that combine the excitement and the thrill of training volunteer lifeboat crews in personal sea survival techniques, capsize training on the Atlantic and D class lifeboats, basic fire safety awareness and ultimately providing crew with the skills and knowledge to save lives at sea. As a Sea Survival Centre Trainer, you can expect:
- In this physically demanding role, you will need to maintain a high level of fitness due to spending prolonged periods in the sea survival pool, whilst confidently teaching and ensuring student safety
- Deliver practical sea survival training and classroom-based theory sessions, at the dedicated Sea Survival Centre in Poole
- Conduct assessments and deliver feedback
- Ensure lifesaving training equipment is kept in good working order
Minimum 6 months commercial maritime experience - High level of water confidence and fitness
- Knowledge of the RNLI and its operations
- An interactive and inclusive training style
- The ability to work collaboratively with volunteers and staff, course participants, and the existing training team Desirable qualifications and experience for this role:
- IMO Train the Trainer (6.01) or equivalent teacher training qualifications
- Background in firefighting, sea survival or first aid
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue., Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
Salary £38,760 - £45,601 (dependent on experience) - 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme
- Life assurance