Overview
Water sports instructor Jobs in Portsmouth, UK at Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Job Title
Water sports instructor
Contract Information
Contract:
Permanent
Type of Employment:
Full Time
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 – £27,746 per annum
Location:
HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, PO28ER
Job Overview
The role is for a multi‑water‑sport instructor. This involves working as part of a team to deliver National Governing Body (NGB) courses to customers who expect a high standard of service. Responsibilities include maintaining and carrying out repairs on watercraft, providing safety boat cover when required, launching and recovering craft, and conducting regular checks and maintenance on life jackets and buoyancy aids.
The position offers opportunities for professional development and upskilling in relevant qualifications. All instructors will be expected to be proficient in RYA and Paddle UK disciplines.
Essential Qualifications
- RYA Dinghy Instructor
- Paddle Sport / SUP Coach
Desirable Qualifications
- RYA Senior Instructor
- Keelboat or Multihull endorsement
- Safetyboat qualification
- RYA Powerboat Instructor
- VHF Operator’s Licence
- Clean driving licence
Personal Qualities
- Organised
- Precise
- Proactive
- Adaptive
- Calm under pressure
- Self‑motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable
- Well presented
- Good customer relations
- Good learning attitude
Main Duties
Key duties include delivering RYA Dinghy and Powerboat courses, as well as Paddle UK Kayak, Canoe, and Stand‑Up Paddle boarding (SUP) courses. The instructor will also run taster sessions for paddle sports and dinghy sailing, provide safety boat cover for both recreational activities and training sessions, carry out life jacket maintenance, launch and recover craft using a tractor, assist with the annual boat maintenance period, and complete a minimum amount of overtime per seasonal month.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a qualified RYA Instructor or Paddle UK coach, capable of delivering NGB‑accredited courses and taster sessions across a range of water sports, including dinghy sailing, power boating, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding. The role requires an individual who can work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, and has the physical fitness required to perform the core responsibilities in accordance with NGB standards.
Benefits
and Development
We offer a range of benefits such as flexible lifestyle options, career development pathways, and an inclusive team environment that supports continuous professional growth.
EEO Statement
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Title: Water sports instructor
Company: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Location: Portsmouth, UK
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