London Borough of Merton
Leisure & Watersports Officer
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We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic RYA Senior Instructors to join the senior team at Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre.
These roles require an adaptable approach with successful candidates working a flexible 35 contracted hours per week which will be higher or lower on a given week according to demand and will include some weekends, evenings and bank holidays as required.
Essential
Experience & Qualifications:
- RYA Senior Instructor (dinghy)
- Paddlesports Experience (either qualified instructor, experienced personal paddling or willingness to learn)
- Excellent communications skills
- Experience in coaching adults and children including those with additional needs
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Desirable
- BCAB Paddlesports Instructor (or British Canoeing Instructor) or higher paddlesport qualification (e.g. BCAB Performance Coach)
- RYA Powerboat Instructor
- At least one year's experience working in a Recognised Training Centre (RTC) as an active Senior Instructor
- RYA Windsurf Instructor
- Racing/Advanced Instructor endorsements
- You will have good technical knowledge of the RYA
Duties Include
- Delivering high quality sessions across various activities. The majority of which will be taster paddlesport sessions, 5-day children's holiday courses and 2-day RYA sailing/powerboat courses.
- Supporting the WPWC senior team in managing and running the centre day-to-day.
- Assisting in maintaining the centre facilities and equipment.
- Supporting the development of staff and volunteers
- To act as the instructor in charge (deputised by the management when offsite) and as a keyholder
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For more information or any questions about this role please contact Erica Bishop at Erica.Bishop@merton.gov.uk
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