Job Description

Locations: Reading, Portland, Portsmouth, Birmingham

Our Centres are the delivery mechanisms for a Foundation’s charitable activities. Specialising in dinghy sailing, windsurfing, sail and wind foiling, the centres also deliver kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding activities. All ASCs are not-for-profit and aim to transform the lives of young people through sailing.

To find out more about the centre see their website.

While working at our Centres you will be trained in the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Outdoor Activity instructor Standard
• Functional Skills in Maths & English if required
• ITC Level 3 in Outdoor First Aid
• A range of NGB awards including:

A wide range for qualifications with national governing bodies will be offered to the successful applicants as well as lots of in house training.

Day to Day Duties:

• Assisting with activities
• Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Liaising with customers and other members of staff

About the Candidate

Skills Required
Desirable – some experience in outdoor activities.
Essential – a passion for personal development through outdoor activities.

Qualifications Required
Desirable – 5 GCSEs A*- C / 4-9
Essential – Have completed or be working towards Level 2 in English & Maths

Personal Qualities

A keen dinghy sailor or windsurfer wishing to develop their skills, knowledge and qualification. Water confident, fit & healthy, outgoing, approachable, well presented, friendly, committed to personal development, enthusiastic, independent, keen to learn. A positive drive to develop your personal skills in adventurous activities is essential.

Future Prospects

• Advanced qualifications
• Full Time instructor role
• Links with other outdoor providers, centres and clubs.

Essential Details: Hourly rate: Apprentice National Minimum Wage – £4.15ph

Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week minimum – annualised hours (can include weekends and weekly hours will vary) Hours will vary and be higher in the busiest parts of the summer season.

Closing Date: 30th November 2020

Interview Date: December 2020 – January 2021

Potential Start Date: 31st January 2021

To Apply:

To find out more and apply, please contact each centre directly. Visit to Channel Training website for details.

Application deadline: 30/11/2020

Expected start date: 31/01/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £4.15 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends

Work remotely:

• No

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