Lifeboat Trainer

Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Additional information
- 40 hours per week
- Location
- Poole, Dorset, England
- Location description
- RNLI Support Centre, Poole, Dorset

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mariner to further develop boating skills and move into training alongside our experienced team. We have had a number of the team members promoted or reach retirement, opening up the training positions within the Lifeboat Training Team.

There aren’t many jobs that combine the excitement and the thrill of training volunteer lifeboat crews on operating RNLI’s vessels. Along with the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped to save lives. This vital role delivers operational maritime search & rescue skills and safety training to a wide range of course participants.

As an RNLI Lifeboat Trainer you will be required to deliver training across a number of RNLI vessels to the high standards expected of the RNLI. You will be required to undertake assessments and report on performance; as well as ensuring the training lifeboats and associated equipment are kept in good order.

The various training courses you will deliver will be primarily based at the RNLI College in Poole, with some training delivery on the coast at lifeboat stations and regional bases.

This post requires a valid driving licence.

As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the institution's medical and eyesight standards.

**Safeguarding**

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

**Diversity at the RNLI