Activity Instructor

5 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Port Edgar Watersports Full time

Activity Instructor Job Description

Contract Length: Zero Hour April - October 2022

Reports to: Management Team

Summary of Role

To deliver a structured, informative, and inclusive programme of activity to children and adults at Port Edgar Watersports, South Queensferry.

Key responsibilities and tasks

1. Ensure an excellent standard of customer service and attitude at all times.

2. Prepare, organise, and deliver training in your relevant area of expertise, as outlined in the governing body guidelines and the Port Edgar Operating procedures.

3. Ensure the highest standards of safety at all times.

4. Take a personal interest in ensuring the equipment is in excellent working order.

5. Flexibility in job role, with a desire to participate in the delivery of new activity out with your current skill set, with support and training from PEWCIC.

Personal requirements

Essential Qualifications (any of the below):
RYA Dinghy, Keelboat, or Powerboat instructor.

or

BC Sheltered Water Coach (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications
- Any other relevant governing body qualifications (e.g. RYA Windsurf Instructor, Safety Boat etc).
- Experience working in a watersports environment.
- Previous customer service experience.

Knowledge and abilities
- Able to deliver engaging and safe activity sessions to clients.
- Excellent knowledge of the role of an instructor.
- Excellent knowledge of the governing body syllabi.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with clients and staff.
- Able to work in a team and individually and maintain effective working relationships.
- Able to work under own initiative and follow verbal and written instruction.

Personal Qualities
- Presentable and punctual at all times.
- Approachable, welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Flexible approach to work in an ever-changing environment and industry.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 7 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- RYA Dinghy/Multihull/Keel boat/windsurf qualification (preferred)
- BCU/SCA Paddlesport qualification (preferred)
- 1st aid certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PEWACT22
Expected start date: 01/04/2022



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