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.
UK
£19,800 to £24,000 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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United Kingdom £26,000
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated person to take on this dynamic and exciting role at Roadford Lake near Launceston. Are you an experienced and enthusiastic RYA Senior Instructor ready to lead our fantastic team at Roadford Lake Activity Centre?
Posted by: South West Lakes Trust
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United Kingdom Training Course
UKSA's fully-funded Maritime Advanced NCFE programme (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 Training Course
UKSA's two-year, fully funded Maritime Foundation NCFE programme is an ideal alternative to school or sixth form college for 16–18-year-olds looking to escape the traditional classroom and gain valuable work-related experience.
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UK Training course
UKSA's 11-week Watersports Instructor training course will give you all the qualifications needed to work as a Watersports Instructor. Qualify as a multi-disciplined instructor to teach dinghy sailing, windsurfing and multi-hull sailing.
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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.
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UK Training course
Maritime Futures Programme is a hands-on, immersive introduction to maritime training and careers on and around the water. The course is an ideal opportunity for young people aged 14–25-year-olds with a passion for the ocean, who would be interested in working in the maritime industry.
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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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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
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UK Training Course
UKSA's 3-week Superyacht Steward/ess course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional standards of service onboard luxury superyachts.
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UK From £25,000 and upwards per annum, pro rata (depending upon qualifications and experience)
Adventure Beyond is recruiting qualified paddlesport and outdoor activities instructors. We are based primarily on the West coast of Wales utilising the varied and beautiful, wildlife-rich and Instagram-worthy Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire & Ceredigion areas. We also provide DofE around the UK.
Posted by: Adventure Beyond
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United Kingdom £24,404 - £24,790 per annum pro rata
Buzz Active are recruiting for an Activity Instructor for the 2025 season, we are looking for staff available for the peak season June to August. 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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England, United Kingdom Training Course
Do you have a passion for adventure?​ ​Would you like a career that you love? Become an outdoor instructor with one of the industry's leading outdoor adventure providers on Mendip Activity Cente's 18-week Accelerated Outdoor Instructor Training course.
Posted by: Mendip Activity Centre
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United Kingdom £26,000
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated person to take on this dynamic and exciting role at Roadford Lake near Launceston. Are you an experienced and enthusiastic RYA Senior Instructor ready to lead our fantastic team at Roadford Lake Activity Centre?
Posted by: South West Lakes Trust
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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 Depending upon qualifications
Our two centres are based in Exmouth, the camp is at Orcombe Point. We deliver to residential camps, school beach days, school courses, and adult lessons. You will be joining an experienced team that also offer a comprehensive training package and team accommodation is available. Sun, Sea & Sandy
Posted by: Red Rock Outdoor Limited
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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.
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UK £19,800 to £24,000 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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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.
