Jobs - People wanted

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Dubai Offshore Sailing Club


Job title RYA Dinghy Instructor & Race Coach


Location Dubai


Job Type Seasonal


Start date 01 March 2024


End date 31 May 2024


Salary AED 5,900 per month (more depending on extra qualifications) + Flight + Service Charges + Medical Insurance and more


Job description

This is a hybrid role for a Dinghy Instructor and Race Coach at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club. As a Dinghy Instructor and Race Coach, you will play a vital role in providing sailing instruction, race coaching, and mentorship to members, guests, school groups, and youth sailors.

We are looking for someone with an RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification and Race coach equivalent.

A few of the responsibilities as the Dinghy Instructor and Race Coach at DOSC: 
- Provide daily dinghy sailing following National and Youth RYA Sailing schemes, ensuring RYA standards are maintained.
- Prioritize safety and instruction for guests on land and water, participating in waterfront responsibilities and customer service.
- Assist in sailing department maintenance and equipment upkeep, potentially running Powerboating courses if qualified.
- Customize race coaching for youth sailors, maintaining records, collaborating on racing curriculums, and assisting with regatta planning and execution.

How to apply

Email: recruitment@doscuae.com

Website:https://dosc.ae/

Phone: +971 (0) 4 394 1669


Bosham Sailing Club


Job title Bosun


Location Bosham, W Sussex


Job Type Full Time


Start date To start immediately


Salary  From£27,000


Job description

Role:
- Manage and maintain the club’s on-the-water facilities.
- Principal on-the-water safety and support for all racing activities.
- Maintenance, preparation, launching and retrieval of patrol boats.
- Launching and retrieval of classic racing dinghies.
- Maintenance of dinghy park, club boats, equipment, moorings, racing marks and race equipment.

Candidate requirements:
· Knowledge and experience of sailing as a sport.
· A mature, professional, and knowledgeable approach to interactions with members, colleagues, club officials and external contacts.
· The skills and experience to troubleshoot and maintain, with external contractors if required, power boats, outboard and inboard engines, sailing dinghies, rowing boats, tractor.
· RYA PB2 essential, RYA Safety Boat preferred.
· Able to work flexibly, efficiently, and co-operatively in a small team.
· Full driving licence.
· Able to launch and recover boats.

Hours to include weekend and bank holiday working in the season.

How to apply

Email: hr@boshamsailingclub.com


Marine Society and Sea Cadets, TS Royalist


Job title  Chief Cook TS Royalist


Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent


Start date March 2024


Salary  £27,000 gross per annum


Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Chief/Sole Cook to our 32 metre Flagship, TS Royalist. Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 34 embarked crew, together with the ability of managing food ordering and management of food stores. 
The position will work closely with the vessel’s Coxswain, to assist with Cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare and discipline.

How to apply

Website: Chief Cook - Training Ship Royalist - MSSC

Closing date for applications: 18 February 2024


Marine Society and Sea Cadets


Job title Seasonal Yacht Mate


Location Operating from Gosport


Job type Seasonal


Start date March 2024


Salary £25,500 gross per annum


Job description

The primary purpose of the Yacht Mate is to assist with the safe operation and navigation of the MSSC's yachts. The delivery of safe and effective sail training and the co-ordination of all ships' routines.

How to apply

Website: Seasonal Yacht Mate - MSSC

Closing date for applications: 18 February 2024


Marine Society and Sea Cadets


Job title  Commanding Officer/Master – TS Royalist


Location  Operating from Fort Blockhouse, Gosport, Hampshire, UK


Start date March 2024


Salary Competitive


Job description

The key responsibilities and tasks of the Commanding Officer are to be responsible for all activity onboard the vessel, deliver a varied and exciting Sea Cadet experience, and promote the work of the MSSC and the Sea Cadet Corps.

How to apply

Website: Commanding Officer / Master - TS Royalist - MSSC

Closing date for applications: 18 February 2024

Sail Ionian Sailing School


Job title Cruising or Yachtmaster Instructor


Location Lefkada


Job type Seasonal


Start date April 2024


End date October/November 2024


Job description

Sail Ionian are looking for RYA Cruising or Yachtmaster Instructors for 2024. You would be working with our professional team to provide RYA courses and skippered charter holidays. Our rates are competitive, and the role comes with accommodation near our base.

You must have RYA Cruising Instructor or RYA Yachtmaster Instructor.

Valid commercial endorsement and up to date on your revalidations.

The ability to work as a team player on base and the ability to work alone on courses and charters making safety conscious decisions.

How to apply

Email: fiona@sailionian.com

Website: https://www.sailionian.com

Phone: +30 6951 792592


Horizons (Plymouth)


Job title Senior Instructor


Location Plymouth


Job type Full-time / Seasonal


Start date 01 April 2024 (Approx)


End date 31 October 2024 (Approx)


Salary £23,000 - £25,000 dependant on experience


Job description

Horizons (Plymouth) is looking for an enthusiastic RYA Senior Sailing Instructor to become a key part of our senior delivery team. They will work closely with our Operations Manager to deliver opportunities for our participants to engage in all of the RYA small boat scheme as well as powerboating and motorboating. 

This role offers the chance to be part of a busy, fun and varied activity programme, working in the historic naval port of Plymouth. Although we currently only have a small team of 2 paid staff, we also have a team of 60 volunteers to help deliver our programmes. The Senior Instructor will need to be comfortable managing a team of volunteers and previous experience in working with Young People and those with additional needs would be very desirable.

How to apply

Email: lois@horizonsplymouth.org

Website: https://www.horizonsplymouth.org

Phone: 07712 657610


Kintyre Seasports


Job title Senior Instructor – development opportunity


Location Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28


Job type Full-time / Permanent / Seasonal


Start date By 31 March 2024, date negotiable


Salary Between £22,000 and £25,000 P.A. (depending on experience)


Job description

Kintyre Seasports is a ground-breaking charity based on the shores of Campbeltown Loch. We connect community organisations, watersports clubs and education providers and deliver health and well-being, education, and employability opportunities in the form of Changing Lives programmes; as well as non-profit commercial tourism to help cover costs and generate economic benefit. The project is actively supported by RYA Scotland.

We are looking for a capable and enthusiastic Senior Instructor with sailing and paddlesport qualifications to help us take the next step in expanding the project. The SI will primarily deliver sailing and paddlesports instruction, and, depending on qualifications, other courses and activities, working with volunteers in community projects and gaining experience in other disciplines. This is a unique opportunity for personal and professional development, with year round employment on the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula, and a relaxed and efficient working environment

How to apply

Email: jamie@kintyreseasports.co.uk

Website: https://www.kintyreseasports.co.uk/work-with-us


Sunsail Agana Sailing and Power School


Job title   Flotilla Skipper


Location    Sunsail Agana Marina, Agana Marina, Dr. Franje Tudmana 5, 21222 Marina, Croatia


Job type    Seasonal


Start date   Season takes place between March and November (start and end date would depend on applicant availability)


Job description

Main duties will centre around the yachts, the base, and ports of call. You will be responsible for the lead boat while supporting guests on their individual yachts, ensuring they enjoy their holiday while always taking safety into consideration. You and your lead boat team will be the face of the company. As the Skipper you will be encouraging teamwork and ensuring all crew are fulfilling their duties.

How to apply

Email: yachts.recruitment@thlmarine.com

Website: Application | Yachts (travelopia.com)


Sunsail Lefkas Marina


Job title   Flotilla Skipper


Location   Lefkas Marina, East Shore Lefkada, Greece


Job type    Seasonal


Start date   Season takes place between March and November (start and end date would depend on applicant availability)


Job description

Main duties will centre around the yachts, the base, and ports of call. You will be responsible for the lead boat while supporting guests on their individual yachts, ensuring they enjoy their holiday while always taking safety into consideration. You and your lead boat team will be the face of the company. As the Skipper you will be encouraging teamwork and ensuring all crew are fulfilling their duties.

How to apply

Email: yachts.recruitment@thlmarine.com

Website: Application | Yachts (travelopia.com)