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77979
Posaddress2
Whale Island
Location:
Portsmouth
Employment:
Full time

Water Sports Instructor (77979)

Since 1987, Mitie’s 68,000 employees, have been serving companies and communities across the world. We're the UK’s leading facilities management company. Our clients range from banks to retailers, hospitals to schools, and critical government sites. We make a positive difference to millions of people, every day, and we're very proud of this. Join us and together there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Job Overview

The Royal Navy Water Activity Centre Values Continues personnel development therefore there will be many opportunities to gain the above qualifications for the right candidate.

To be successful at RNWAC you require personnel qualities including but not exclusive to well-organised, precise, confident, pro-active, adaptive, calm under pressure, self-motivated and good communication skills.

You will be representing the wider Mitie team therefore you need to be reliable, well-presented and positive.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

Main Duties

Delivering RYA dinghy courses
Delivering RYA Power boat courses
Delivering Paddle UK SUP, kayak and canoe courses
Conduct routine maintenance on water craft
Issue clothing and water safety equipment

What we are looking for

We are recruiting for a Water Sports Instructor at the Royal Navy Water Activity Centre (RNWAC) as part of the Mitie Hestia contract. Based in Portsmouth, you will assist and support the Principal and Chief Instructor in delivering all water-based activities. You will be responsible for successfully providing a customer-focused service to Military Personnel. Depending on your qualifications, you will deliver a range of courses and team taster sessions for serving personnel, Civil Service members, and local Navy contractors. These activities may include RYA Sailing Courses, RYA Powerboat Courses, Paddle UK Explore Courses, Paddle UK SUP Sheltered Awards, and team taster sessions in paddling or sailing. Essential qualifications for this role include being a qualified RYA Dinghy Instructor or Paddle Sport/SUP Instructor, along with a valid First Aid qualification. Desirable but non-essential qualifications include RYA Senior Instructor, keelboat and multihull endorsements, RYA Powerboat Instructor, Paddle UK Kayak, Canoe or SUP Coach certifications, and VHF Operators.