Training Committee Vacancies
Due to the impending end of their terms for a number of our Training Committee members, we are recruiting for new members from the RYA Training network to take on this important role.
The RYA Training Committee plays a key role in supporting the wider training network, through providing input to the Training Department on the development of future courses, and in assisting with the formation of policy around RYA Training and, in particular, RYA Instructor qualifications and Training Appointments.
Committee members work closely with the RYA Training Department team to ensure that our courses remain fit for purpose, as well as providing a valuable conduit for communication to and from the RYA Training community.
Committee members volunteer their time, which is usually around 3 days per year for meetings, and perhaps another 12 hours for pre-meeting reading or other supporting work. Travel expenses for meetings are reimbursed. Terms are generally for 3 years, with the option to extend to 6 years if mutually agreed.
We are recruiting for one new committee member to start in late spring, with further recruitment taking place during 2025 for replacement of 4 more committee members early in 2026.
To support the RYA Together on Water strategy and promote an inclusive training community, we actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We especially welcome those who have worked with or are from underrepresented communities. Additionally, to ensure broad representation across the home countries, we encourage applications from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
We aim to maintain a good coverage of all RYA Training disciplines through the members of the Training Committee. For that reason, in the first instance we are seeking applications from those with some background in Dinghy instructing, ideally from a club environment. However, we would also welcome applications from instructors or appointment holders with recent experience in the following areas:
- Power Boating
- PWC Inland waterways
- Shorebased
- Windsurfing
- Motor Cruising
- Principal / Chief Instructor
To apply, please send an email expression of interest headed “Training Committee Application” to rachael.upton@rya.org.uk , along with a brief summary of your RYA Training experience and background. We intend to keep applications open through to the end of September, but will draw from the early applications to fill our current outstanding role.
Short listed candidates will be asked to undertake a brief phone interview with the RYA Training Committee Chair prior to final selections being made.
So, if you feel you would like to make a difference to the future direction of RYA Training, we would love to hear from you.
The RYA is committed to equality of opportunity.
As an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, we celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and believe that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity, and creativity.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.
