Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified canoe instructor or keen paddler, who is interested in gaining their instructor qualification to assist with our brand new canoe experiences on the river Thames.

Each session will last 90 minutes, you will explore down the river in the beautiful meanders and learn about the vast history that the river has to offer.

We are working closely with the amazing National Trust team to deliver this project. It is vitally important that both The National Trust and the business are happy with what is being delivered.

We are a new paddlesport experience provider, based in multiple locations around the UK. We are carrying across our core paddling products from our parent company, and rolling them out to different areas of the UK.

Our core product is family canoeing that is designed to bring fun and enlightenment to anyone who attends. We want to take families on a journey where they will learn about the wildlife and history of the site as well as the basics of how to paddle.

Our sessions will be focused on the customers having a really fun and enjoyable time on the water rather than learning advanced paddling techniques.

As a paddle instructor you will work with an experienced canoe instructor assisting with the delivery of the session.

A large part of the role will be explaining the history of the site and the nature around it. You will ensure that all of the customers have an amazing time whilst out on the river and everyone is catered for.

Our sessions will take place predominantly on weekends and school holidays throughout the summer. Weekend availability is a must.

Responsibilities include:

• Opening and closing duties for the boat store

• Communicating with office staff about group numbers

• Setting up the site for the day

• Greeting customers

• Kitting customers up

• Assisting with the delivery of the session

• Teaching the customers about the wildlife and history of the site

• Building individual relationships with the customers

• Packing down the site at the end of the day

• Being a brand ambassador

• Working closely with the national trust to ensure both parties are happy with operations

Key behaviours

• Friendly

• Passionate

• Hard working

• Enthusiastic

• Responsible

• Personable

• Problem solving

Benefits

• Paid holiday

• 25% friends and family discount

• Opportunities for development

• Supportive colleagues, all working in a small business with a family feel

Canoe/ Kayaking experience is essential. BCU instructor qualifications are desirable.

If you are not BCU or first aid qualified then we will help you achieve these when appointed into the role.

Start date will likely be Easter school holidays ( Mid April)

Pay will be £9 - £11 an hour depending on qualifications and experience. Regular working hours 8am - 5pm.

If you would like to find out more then send us a copy of your CV and a short description of why you want to work for us

Closing date 5th of February 2022.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: £9.00-£11.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Paddlesport leader or Paddlesport instructor qualification (preferred)

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