Senior Instructor

Location Portsmouth
Salary £0 - £19000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Discipline Watersports
Reference J8360
About Us: Our Andrew Simpson Centres are the delivery mechanisms for the charitable activities of the Andrew Simpson Foundation, as well as offering high quality tuition and experiences at all levels for all ages and abilities. All ASCs are not-for-profit, so everything surplus to the running costs of the Centres goes straight back into the Foundation to support us in our work to transform the lives of young people through sailing. Ideally located on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth offers sailing, windsurfing, standup paddleboarding, kayaking, raft building, climbing, high ropes, archery and team building games.

The Role: This is a full time seasonal role. We are looking for an experienced Senior Instructor who will lead sessions in sailing and other activities according to further qualifications and experience. The role will include supporting the Chief Instructor in managing the team of instructors including monitoring safety and quality of tuition. The role will be very customer facing and as well as delivering activities you will be required to act as a Duty Manager on site dealing with customer enquiries, answering the phone and ensuring the smooth running of the Centre. You will be required to work some evenings and weekends on a rota basis.

Salary: £19,000pa paid pro rata.

Required Qualifications / Experience:
-RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor with at least one seasons' experience
Desirable Qualifications / Experience:
-RYA Powerboat Instructor
-RYA Start Windsurf Instructor or above
-Foiling Endorsement (SailFoil and/or WindFoil)
-Keelboat Endorsement
-British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Level 1 or above
-Experience with climbing / high ropes / archery and other landbased activities

How to apply: Contact Hermione Garner (Centre Manager) on hermione@andrewsimpsoncentres.org with a CV and Covering Letter. Closing date for applications 7th June with interviews to be held that week.


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