Jobs - People wanted
The adverts below are for staff wanted at RYA Recognised Training Centres. The adverts use information supplied to the RYA by the advertisers. The advertiser is solely responsible for ensuring that the content of the advertisement is compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory standards.
Chieftain Training
Job title Powerboat Instructor & Bosun (Apprenticeship)
Location Hamble
Job type Permanent / Full-time
Salary Year 1 - £15,015 / Year 2 - £19,500 – £24,000.
Start Date September 2025
Job description
A permanent contract combining hands-on maintenance work with professional instructor training. During the Apprenticeship phase (14-16 months), you will spend 1 day per week at college working towards a Level 5 Coaching Professional qualification. The remainder of your time will be spent at our Southampton & Hamble training centres or at sea gaining valuable workplace experience.
We work with Southampton, Fareham & Eastleigh Colleges, offering flexibility in where you attend. Some college sessions may also be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. Please note: the academic element of the apprenticeship will include self-study and homework. Upon successful completion, employment continues permanently
During your non college time, you will play a key role in maintaining our training centre & powerboat fleet, while progressively developing your power-boating skills, qualifications, and instructing experience.
https://chieftain.training/powerboat-instructor-skipper-apprenticeship/
How to apply
Email: recruitment@chieftain.training
Phone: 02382 000525
Website: https://chieftain.training/powerboat-instructor-skipper-apprenticeship/
Chieftain Training
Job title Office Administrator (Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship)
Location Hamble
Job type Permanent / Full-time
Salary Year 1 - £15,015 / Year 2 - £19,500 – £24,000.
Start Date September 2025
Job description
A full-time permanent position based at our training centre in Hamble. During the Apprenticeship phase (approximately 18–24 months), you will spend one day per week at college working towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. The remainder of your time will be spent in our office, gaining valuable workplace experience.
For more information, please visit https://chieftain.training/office-administrator-apprenticeship/
How to apply
Email: recruitment@chieftain.training
Phone: 02382 000525
Website: https://chieftain.training/office-administrator-apprenticeship/
Closing date: 05 September 2025
Argyll College
Job title RYA Instructor and Maritime Skills Lecturer
Location Dunoon and Oban
Job type Part Time
Salary Salary for this post will be on the appropriate scale of the national pay scales for college lecturers, which start at £40,170 (pro rata).
Start Date August 2025
End Date Fixed Term to August 2026
Job description
Starting in August 2025, this 0.65 FTE post is to teach Maritime Skills subjects to school pupils in Dunoon Grammar School during the school academic year and RYA / and SQA qualifications to our short full-time students in Dunoon and Oban. Some teaching will also take place on the college RHIB at the Holy Loch Marina and in Oban Bay.
Experience of teaching would be advantageous, but not essential, as all training will be provided.
For teaching the RYA short full-time courses, you will need to be qualified or willing to work towards instructor qualifications in:
- RYA Powerboat 2 plus additional boat handling training
- RYA Essential Navigation
- RYA First Aid
- RYA VHF / DSC
- RYA Diesel Engine
School based teaching times at Dunoon Grammar School are:
Monday 14:05 – 15:45
Tuesday 12:30 – 13:20
Friday 13:45 – 14:40
How to apply
Email: Don.Mitchell@uhi.ac.uk
Phone: 07917 722898
Website: https://www.argyll.uhi.ac.uk/staff/vacancies/lecturer--maritime.html
Closing date: 11 June 2025
Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Job title Chief Instructor
Location Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Job type Full time / Permanent / Seasonal
Salary Up to£40,000.00 per annum
Start Date May 2025
End Date September 2025
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced RYA Senior Instructor to looking to step up to be a chief instructor to lead and support our sailing programs. You must be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and passionate about inspiring and mentoring young sailors and instructors. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of training sessions and up holding the highest safety and coaching standards
How to apply
Email: clubmanager@aldeburghyc.org.uk
Phone: 01728 452562
Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Job title Chief Instructor
Location Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Job type Seasonal / Permanent
Start Date 30 March 2025
Salary £28,0000 - £30,000
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced RYA Senior Instructor ready to step up to Chief Instructor to lead and support our sailing programs.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and passionate about inspiring and mentoring young sailors and instructors. They will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the training sessions and upholding the highest safety and coaching standards.
How to apply
Email: clubmanager@aldeburghyc.org.uk
Tel: 01728 452562