Job Description

WATERSPORTS INSTRUCTOR

Academic Unit/Service: Sport and Wellbeing

Faculty: Student Services

Career Pathway: Community and Operational (CAO)

Level: 2b (£12.34 per hour)

Posts responsible to: Watersports supervisor

Post base: Non Office-based (see job hazard analysis)

Job purpose

To contribute to the provision of a high standard of campus and outreach sports facilities. To deliver recognised Watersports Courses under the National Governing Bodies of British Canoeing and the Royal Yachting Association.

Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities

% Time

1. To deliver coaching, instruction, guidance and/or advice to customers/clients in line with accredited standards, Codes of Practice, legislative requirements and guidelines e.g. Powerboat, Sailing, Windsurfing, Paddlesport and more. 90%

2. To assist in the efficient and safe operation of the watersports facilities, in line with the designated Normal Operating Procedures. 5%

3. To maintain the safety of all users and the security of buildings and equipment, carrying out regular check and responding to accidents and emergencies if required. 5%

Internal and external relationships

Other members of the department/University staff.

Sport and Wellbeing Members

Visiting groups and individuals

HE Institutions, Schools and Colleges

External contractors coming onto the site

Suppliers

Members of the public / Community Groups

Coaches and Instructors

Qualifications, knowledge and experience (please note some of these are essential, but some desirable): 

1 x RYA or British Canoeing Instructor Certificate including but not limited to:

BC Level 1 Coach, BC Level 2 Coach

RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Advanced Dinghy Instructor, RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor, RYA Dinghy Trainer

RYA Start Windsurf Instructor, RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor (planing or non-planing), RYA Senior Windsurf Instructor, RYA Windsurf Trainer.

RYA Powerboat Instructor, RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor, RYA Powerboat Trainer

RYA SRC Instructor, RYA First Aid Instructor, RYA Diesel Engine Instructor, RYA Shorebased Instructor

Additional NGB Instructional qualifications

RYA YMI(Sail), RYA CI(sail)

Planning and organising 

Able to effectively organise allocated work activities and assist in the effective organisation of standard and non-standard tasks and events

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to maintain clear and accurate records

Problem solving and initiative 

Able to solve a range of problems by responding to varying circumstances

Able to understand and resolve initial complaints and issues using standard procedures and understanding when a situation needs to be referred.

Experience of dealing with difficult situations

Special requirements 

The flexibility work varied hours which includes, weekends, Bank Holidays and University closures.

The flexibility to work at multiple sites where sports facilities are located

Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and to undertake Health and Safety training specific to role

Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: 10 per week

Expected start date: 12/07/2021

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently customers and staff within indoor venues are required to wear masks, and practice social distancing. We also have measures in place for courses to ensure they are Covid compliant.

Work remotely:

• No

Please email 

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