Living on an island, surrounded by the sea, allows us adventure lovers to try our hand at an ever increasing list of water-based activities. Traditionally popular pastimes such as sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking, will always be on the experience list for school groups, but a new breed of thrill seekers are pushing the boundaries, introducing activities such as kite surfing and playboats to a wider audience. As an instructor, the opportunities for employment continue to increase year on year, a fantastic result for our industry. As long as you have some good instructing or coaching qualifications to your name, you should have a good chance of securing a seasonal role at one of the many lake or coast based activity centres, up and down the country.
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Paid position salary dependant on qualifications and experience
We are looking for a paddle sports instructor to come and work at our fun and friendly lake to help deliver our adult and junior courses and assist with our regular club sessions. This is a seasonal position with the opportunity for an extended season or permanent position for suitable candidates.
Posted by: Bray Lake Watersports
United Kingdom £24,000 - £25,350
We are looking for an experienced instructor with a high level of experience and advanced paddle sport qualifications who is keen to use those qualifications and develop them further.
Posted by: Mendip Activity Centre
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United Kingdom Training Course
UKSA's fully-funded Adventurous Outdoor Activities NCFE (Level 3 Diploma) is an ideal alternative to school or 6th form college for 16-18 year-olds who have a passion for watersports and outdoor education.
Posted by: UKSA
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United Kingdom 23,114 - £24,293 pro rata
Buzz Active are recruiting for an Activity Instructor for the 2024 season, we are looking for staff available to start from mid-March to the end of October. Buzz Active is a part of the East Sussex County Council’s learning outside the classroom portfolio with three outdoor centres in Sussex.
Posted by: East Sussex County Council
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UK Training course
UKSA's 13-week Watersports Instructor training course will give you all the qualifications needed to work as a Watersports Instructor. Qualify to teach dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and wingsurfing, gain your multihull endorsement, and train on paddleboards and paddlesports crafts.
Posted by: UKSA
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United Kingdom £19,698 to £20,092
Buzz Active are recruiting for a Senior Windsurf instructor to support the Operations manager for the 2024 season, we are looking for staff available to start from mid-March. Buzz Active is a part of the East Sussex County Council’s learning outside the classroom portfolio with three outdoor centr
Posted by: East Sussex County Council
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United Kingdom Training Course
UKSA's two-year, fully-funded Maritime Foundation NCFE (level 3 introductory certificate) is an ideal alternative to school or 6th form college for 16-18 year-olds who have a passion for the outdoors and are dreaming of a maritime career.
Posted by: UKSA
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UK to be negotiated on experience
We are looking for an instructor who holds a Senior RYA Dinghy Instructor Qualification, who can demonstrate energy and enthusiasm.
Posted by: Manor Adventure
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UK Training Course
This three-week hospitality course is designed to provide aspiring yacht stewards/stewardesses with the skills to deliver exceptional standards of service onboard luxury superyachts. Ideal entry route for beginners, taking the right candidates towards a lucrative and exciting career.
Posted by: UKSA
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UK £20,500 per annum pro-rata
We are recruiting for instructors with and without previous experience, to work at our UK activity centres Lockerbie Manor, Abernant Lake Hotel, Norfolk Lakes and Culmington Manor, where you will be teaching outdoor pursuits to school groups.
Posted by: Manor Adventure
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UK Training Course
Have you ever wanted to work on a Superyacht? Our course would be an ideal way to start your career. Gain the skills and qualifications demanded of crew in deckhand roles. Our price includes all food and accommodation, and given the potential pay packets in the industry, you will soon cover the cost
Posted by: UKSA
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UK training course
UKSA’s Superyacht Cadetship is a structured programme designed to train the future officers of the superyacht industry. The cadetship combines the most relevant training and phases of paid employment – a great way to earn while you learn.
Posted by: UKSA
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UK Training Course
UKSA’s all-inclusive Yachtmaster training has frequent start dates so you can train when it suits you. Unique to UKSA are the excellent personal development opportunities on offer, which make you more employable. Fast and effective route into the maritime industry. Includes food/accommodation.
Posted by: UKSA
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United Kingdom £935 per month plus extra for every session you lead once qualified
Mendip’s Outdoor Instructor Apprenticeship has been running for over 25 years and is a great step into a career in the outdoor industry. With no experience required to apply, this apprenticeship is highly sought after.
Posted by: Mendip Activity Centre
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United Kingdom Salary band £35 to 40k per annum.
We are looking for a new Head of Centre to see the Centre through its next phase of development and manage all aspects of the effective delivery of high quality programmes of outdoor learning. Working in close collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the right candidate will contribute to the Trust
Posted by: Cobnor Activities Centre Trust
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United Kingdom Paid position - salary dependant on qualifications and experience
Are you a newly qualified instructor looking to gain experience at a friendly and fun water sports centre or looking to use your water sport quals? We are looking for instructors to run our adult and junior courses for the 2023 season. Seasonal position with the potential for season extentsions.
Posted by: Bray Lake Watersports
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UK Depending upon qualifications
Based in Exmouth just near the beach. We have two centres, the first is on the sandy beach at Orcombe and the second is in the tidal estuary which has flat water and is shallow. We deliver to residential camps, school beach days, school courses, our junior clubs, family packages and adult courses.
Posted by: Exmouth Watersports
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UK Salary: £22500 to £24500 per annum pro rata
Seasonal Instructors required for a fun filled season on the South Coast!
Posted by: Portland Outdoor Centre
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Ryde, ISLE OF WIGHT, United Kingdom up to £10.90 per hour for entry level roles
- Excellent rates of pay of up to £10.90 per hour for entry level roles
- Working 42 hours per week over 5 days
- An accommodation & meal package available (optional) at a generous rate. With all bills and utilities covered and three nutritional meals every day
Posted by: PGL
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United Kingdom Paid Position
Bray Lake Watersports is looking to recruit a hire assistant for the upcoming 2023 summer season.
Your main role will be to greet and serve our hire customers, providing them with the necessary information to enable them to have a fantastic experience at the lake.
Posted by: Bray Lake Watersports
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Osmington, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, United Kingdom Up to £10.90 per hour for entry level roles
- Excellent rates of pay of up to £10.90 per hour for entry level roles
- Working 42 hours per week over 5 days
- An accommodation & meal package available (optional) at a generous rate. With all bills and utilities covered and three nutritional meals every day
Posted by: PGL
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United Kingdom training
This five-week enhanced hospitality course is designed for aspiring yacht stewards/stewardesses looking to enter the maritime industry with a much higher level of expertise and qualifications for service onboard luxury superyachts.
Posted by: UKSA
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United Kingdom Paid position, salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
We are looking for a sail sports instructor to come and work at our fun and friendly lake to help deliver our adult and junior courses and assist with our regular club sessions. This is a seasonal position with the opportunity for an extended season or permanent position for suitable candidates.
Posted by: Bray Lake Watersports
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UK Training course
The Sea.Change Foundation is a fun-filled and inspirational programme that provides 14-17 year olds with the opportunity to learn about training and careers opportunities in the maritime industry. The programme runs over 5 days during the school holidays.
Posted by: UKSA
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United Kingdom £10.50 per hour
We are looking for Outdoor Activity Leaders to work as part of a team delivering a fantastic guest journey at our Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre. We invest year on year into our AALA accredited facilities. Excellent rates of pay.
Posted by: Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust
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UK From £23,000 and upwards per annum, pro rata (depending upon qualifications and experience)
Adventure Beyond is recruiting qualified paddlesport and outdoor activities instructors for the 2023 season. We are based primarily on the West coast of Wales utilising the varied and beautiful, wildlife-rich and Instagram-worthy Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion areas.
Posted by: Adventure Beyond
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United Kingdom £24,000 - £25,350
We are looking for an experienced instructor with a high level of experience and advanced paddle sport qualifications who is keen to use those qualifications and develop them further.
Posted by: Mendip Activity Centre
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UK, Europe Various
We are frequently asked to find BCU / UKCC qualified paddlesports instructors to work in various locations around the UK and sometimes in Europe. Find out more about the type of people we are looking for.
Posted by: OutdoorJAC
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England £15k - £20k dependant on experience / age and qualifications.
As an Instructor you will deliver exciting and fun activity sessions to our guests, who range from Schools, Scouts and Guides and some adult groups.
Posted by: Blackwell Adventure
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Ireland PayScale based on NGB qualifications
Delphi Adventure Team now recruiting for 2024! Ready to take your outdoor instruction skills to Ireland's stunning west coast? Join our dynamic team, taking clients through thrilling activities amidst breath-taking landscapes, and make unforgettable new memories in an adventure setting like no other
Posted by: Delphi Resort
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UK Upon Application
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and committed instructors qualified in at least dinghy sailing
Working from April - October season
Teaching RYA and BC courses and taster sessions to adults and children.
Experienced or newly qualfied candidates welcome - training provided
Posted by: Aqua Sports
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United Kingdom Paid position salary dependant on qualifications and experience
We are looking for a paddle sports instructor to come and work at our fun and friendly lake to help deliver our adult and junior courses and assist with our regular club sessions. This is a seasonal position with the opportunity for an extended season or permanent position for suitable candidates.
Posted by: Bray Lake Watersports
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As well as our paid employment opportunities for watersports professionals, we also took a step back and thought about those of you who currently lack the NGB qualifications required to secure these top jobs. Everyone has to start somewhere, and when it comes to watersports careers, the RYA or Royal Yachting Association will become your friend. The RYA offer a wide range of skills courses and instructor qualifications that are internationally recognised, meaning you can put your skills and knowledge to good use as far afield as Dubai, UAE or Sydney, Australia. The most popular watersports instructor qualifications we see from the RYA include the Dinghy Instructor – a course which covers boat handling and navigation and is ideal for activity centres that offer introductions and taster sessions for sailing. Powerboat Instructor award is usually a requirement for many of the other RYA courses as it teaches you how to use a boat with an engine. Personal Watercraft includes jetski type vehicles, and finally Windsurf Instructors.
