2023 Instructor Recruitment
Published 09:22 on 16 Nov 2022
Spinnaker Sailing Club are now accepting applications for 2023!
We have an exciting year planned with a busy programme of RYA Training Courses and regular coaching sessions for our members, an action packed Club Racing schedule and 13 Open Meetings/Championship Events! In addition to these we have a busy programme working with local schools delivering all levels of activity from taster sailing sessions and end of term activity days to long term race coaching and development programmes!
Over the years Spinnaker Sailing Club has developed a reputation for high quality youth coaching and development, with multiple sailors representing the Club at an international level including the Optimist and Topper Worlds! In 2022 2 sailors represented the Club at the Topper Worlds, with 3 sailors at the Topper Nationals, and 1 sailor at the Optimist Nationals as well as regular attendance at a range of other local open meetings and national series events! Meanwhile our schools coaching programme saw Bryanston school winning the Silver League at the Eric Twiname Youth Team Racing Championship having never previously travelled to an event! Not forgetting our adult sailors who have previously won the Team Racing Worlds, and this year we were proud to see a member win the Byte Nationals, before racing in the Endeavour Trophy and placing 11th of 30!
To support our members and sailors in 2023 we are looking to recruit Lead Instructors/Coaches and Instructors to enable the sailing of our members and users.
We have available 2 x Lead Instructor/Coach posts, and up to 6 x Instructor posts. For full job descriptions please see the documents at the bottom of this page
There are a range of contract hours available including Full Time/Fixed Term (35 hours per week minimum March to October) and Casual Fixed Term (April to October). All successful candidates will have access to the club equipment for personal use, be given training appropriate to their role, as well as opportunities for career development. As a Club we strongly believe our most important asset is our staff, and the Club is ready to invest in individuals to support their career development whether this is in instructing/coaching or race and event management. Within the Club there are 2 RYA Instructor Trainers/Centre Inspectors and 3 qualified Race Officials who can offer training and development, as well as our wider network of experienced Race Officials and Instructors/Coaches who provide support to Spinnaker Sailing Club and events hosted here.
Lead Instructor/Coach:
Wage: £11.55 per hour plus holiday pay and pension contributions.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
RYA Senior Instructor or Dinghy Race Coach Level 2
RYA Dinghy Instructor
Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
RYA Powerboat Instructor
RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
Team Racing Experience/Race Official Qualifications
British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor or higher
Instructor:
Wage: £10.72 per hour plus holiday pay and pension contributions.
Minimum Qualifications:
RYA Dinghy Instructor
Desirable Qualifications:
RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
Dinghy Racing Experience
RYA Safetyboat Certificate
British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor or higher
For an informal discussion about the roles on offer please contact James Oborne the Chief Instructor by calling 07880517110 or emailing training@spinnakerclub.co.uk.
To apply for a role please send a CV and brief covering email/letter to training@spinnakerclub.co.uk.
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Last updated 09:41 on 20 December 2023
