Snowsports Instructure– Active Nation

Southampton Water Activities Centre – powered by Active Nation (a registered charity with a simple cause led mission of inspiring the nation to improve their health and wellbeing) is a premier watersports centre on the heart of England’s south-coast.

The popular and highly regarded RYA Training Centre delivers well established Sailing, Powerboating, Windsurfing and Paddleboard training., in addition to a range of shore-based courses, residential school trips and corporate events.

We’re looking for an experienced RYA Chief Instructor who is an enthusiastic people leader to drive forward the centre ensuring that customers receive a high level of tuition through delivery of a diverse portfolio of experiences. You will be responsible for the operational and commercial performance of the centre – via a venue leadership team and a centralised sales and marketing team.​

If you are confident, self-motivated and consider yourself to have incredible inter-personal skills, then we would love to hear from you!​

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in using computer software and systems

Qualifications and Experience

• RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor wit advanced endorsement (essential)
• RYA Powerboat Instructor (essential)
• At least one RYA shore-based Instructor qualification (essential)
• 5 years + experience in an RYA centre management position (essential)
• Intermediate or advanced Powerboat Instructor (desirable)
• Powerboat Level 2/Advanced Powerboat with commercial endorsement (desirable)

We’d love to hear about:

• Your previous leadership experience, preferably in the watersports training industry
• Your experience as, or dedication to become, an RYA Coach Assessor and/or Powerboat Trainer and your history of teaching core RYA disciplines​
• Your proven track record of delivering high operational standards​
• About the brilliant B2B relationships you have developed and how those relationships
• What motivates you and why you’d like to lead the future of SWAC​

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Southampton Water Activities Centre – powered by Active Nation (a registered charity with a simple cause led mission of inspiring the nation to improve their health and wellbeing) is a premier watersports centre on the heart of England’s south-coast.

The popular and highly regarded RYA Training Centre delivers well established Sailing, Powerboating, Windsurfing and Paddleboard training., in addition to a range of shore-based courses, residential school trips and corporate events.

We’re looking for an experienced RYA Chief Instructor who is an enthusiastic people leader to drive forward the centre ensuring that customers receive a high level of tuition through delivery of a diverse portfolio of experiences. You will be responsible for the operational and commercial performance of the centre – via a venue leadership team and a centralised sales and marketing team.​

If you are confident, self-motivated and consider yourself to have incredible inter-personal skills, then we would love to hear from you!​

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in using computer software and systems

Qualifications and Experience

• RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor wit advanced endorsement (essential)
• RYA Powerboat Instructor (essential)
• At least one RYA shore-based Instructor qualification (essential)
• 5 years + experience in an RYA centre management position (essential)
• Intermediate or advanced Powerboat Instructor (desirable)
• Powerboat Level 2/Advanced Powerboat with commercial endorsement (desirable)

We’d love to hear about:

• Your previous leadership experience, preferably in the watersports training industry
• Your experience as, or dedication to become, an RYA Coach Assessor and/or Powerboat Trainer and your history of teaching core RYA disciplines​
• Your proven track record of delivering high operational standards​
• About the brilliant B2B relationships you have developed and how those relationships
• What motivates you and why you’d like to lead the future of SWAC​

Please note, the job expiry date is estimated. If you are interested in this role, do not delay applying.