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.


Marine Society and Sea Cadets - TS Jack Petchey 


Job title    Engineer – TS Jack Petchey


Location      Gosport, PO12 2AB


Job type      Full-time


Start date   February 2024


Salary £29,500 - £32,000 gross per annum


Job description

The primary purpose of the Marine Engineer is to deliver the maintenance and safe operation of all machinery on board the vessel. Responsibility spans the hull, structure, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical and electronic systems, fuel, water, LP air and hydraulics, and the planning and execution of off-season maintenance periods. A comprehensive level of advice and support to the onboard Engineer is provided by our two, office based, Engineering Technical staff.

How to apply 

Website: Engineer - TS Jack Petchey - MSSC (workable.com)

Closing date: 31/01/2024


Marine Society and Sea Cadets


Job title    Yacht Skipper


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


Job type      Full-time / Permanent


Start date   November-December 2023


Salary Competitive


Job description

The primary purpose of the Yacht Skipper is to be responsible for the safe operation and navigation of any of the MSSC’s yachts allocated to them. The delivery of safe and effective sail training and the co-ordination and liaison of all routine safety checks and maintenance & repair of the offshore yachts.

How to apply 

Website: Yacht Skipper - MSSC (workable.com)


Marine Society and Sea Cadets - TS Jack Petchey 


Job title    Cook-Coxwain – TS Jack Petchey


Location     Gosport, PO12 2AB


Job type     Full-time


Start date   February 2024


Salary £24,000 - £27,000 gross per annum


Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Cook-Coxswain to one of our 24 metre power training vessels which operates out from Gosport, in Hampshire.  The vessel undertakes 6-day voyages around the coastal waters of the UK and near continent for up to 12 Cadets (aged from between 12-18 years of age).  Applicants should have the requisite experience and ability to cook for up to 18 people embarked crew, together with the ordering and management of food stores.  In the Coxswain part of the role, you will be also be responsible, in conjunction with the First Lieutenant, for management of the ship’s routine with key responsibility for Cadet administration, morale, safeguarding, welfare and discipline.

How to apply 

Website: Cook-Coxswain - TS Jack Petchey - MSSC (workable.com)

Closing date: 31/01/2024


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)


St Gilgen International School Sailing Academy

Job title Chief Instructor 


Location St Gilgen, Austria


Job type Full-time


Start date As soon as possible


Salary Competitive


Job description

The Post Holder would act as RYA Chief Instructor at our sailing base in St Gilgen, Austria,  and facilitate the delivery of our small boat sailing programme. Sailing activities are usually timetabled out with the academic day (usually afternoons and weekends) leaving time in the working day for boat maintenance and other tasks and there is an expectation that the post holder will also be involved in an area of the school beyond their sailing instructing duties.

Activities at the St Gilgen International School Sailing Centre are changing toward the RYA approach to training. It is intended to widen access and encourage wider community involvement. It is hoped that the Post Holder will take a central role in this initiative by leading the changes to our facilities at St Gilgen and promoting outreach with the local community.

In addition, candidates would be expected to contribute to the wider life of the school in other ways, in either a teaching or nonteaching capacity – particularly off season.

Responsibilities of all members of staff:

  • Comply with StGIS policies and procedures on Child Protection and Health and Safety.
  • Contribute in a positive way to the ethos of the school in line with StGIS’ values: Passion, Integrity and Excellence.

Carry out any other task as required from time to time in order to support the School

How to apply

Telephone number: 0043 660 510 2554
Email address: christiaandurrant@gmail.com
Website: https://www.stgis.at/en/


Queen Mary Sailing Club

Job title Chief Keelboat Instructor


Location Queen Mary Sailing Club, Ashford, Middlesex


Job type Full-time / Permanent 


Start date Immediate


Salary £28,000 pa


Job description

Queen Mary Sailing Club (QMSC) is a large, active RYA Affiliated Sailing Club and RYA Recognised Training School offering club racing, open events, club activities and RYA tuition in sailing, windsurfing and powerboating throughout the year.

We are entering our 2nd year operating a keelboating programme using six RS21s and have seen great interest in keelboat training, membership and events. We are now able to expand this department and offer the new position of Chief Keelboat Instructor.

We are looking for a RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor to take the Chief Keelboat Instructor role on a full time, permanent basis. The role requires a flexible approach, working a 35hr contract over weekends, evenings and bank holidays as required. Typical working week Wednesday–Sunday in November-March, and variable days April-October.

How to apply

Telephone number: 01784 248881
Email address: sailing.principal@queenmary.org.uk
Website: https://www.queenmary.org.uk/club/recruitment/


Sail Squad Limited

Job title Instructor, Sail (full and /or part time)


Location Main base for the job: Port Hamble, Solent


Job type  Full time / Part time / Permanent / Seasonal / Freelance


Start date Immediately


Salary To be discussed: £130+ per day while instructing (depends on experience) plus allowances for food 


Job description

Check us out at http://www.sailsquad.co.uk/.
We have two Beneteau Oceanis 37s and an Oceanis 50.  Call Mart if you are interested in joining the team. Loads of work available on a full and part time basis. Established customer base; full array of courses offered.

If you have recently passed YMO and are interested in becoming a cruising instructor get in touch and we can assist in getting you to that level and then employ you.

How to apply

Telephone number: 07730 517 699

Email address: mart@sailsquad.co.uk
Website: www.sailsquad.co.uk


Elite Sailing

Job title Full-time and Freelance Sailing Instructors


Location Chatham Maritime Marina


Job type  Full-time / Freelance


Start date Immediate


Salary Dependant on qualifications


Job description

We are looking for energetic and professional CI's and YMI's (for Sail) to run RYA courses around the Medway and Thames Estuary.

We also require experienced Instructors to undertake our Round Britain Adventure Sailing Programme.

How to apply

Telephone number: 01634 890512
Email address: fred@elitesailing.co.uk

Website: https://www.elitesailing.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 15th March 2024