GLL is looking for Watersports Instructors based at Herts Young Mariners Base in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Herts Young Mariners Base is a well-established watersports and outdoor education centre, providing a wide range of sailing, paddlesports and land-based activities for children, young people and adults. As a recognised training centre, we offer courses, group sessions and recreational activities throughout the year, and you'll join the Watersports Team in delivering these exciting programmes.
As a National Governing Body (NGB) Qualified Instructor, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality watersports sessions, setting up and packing away equipment at the start and end of each day, and ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all participants. You'll work closely with a team of instructors and activity staff, so a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and a commitment to excellent customer service are essential.
You'll have a genuine passion for watersports and outdoor education and should hold one or more of the following qualifications:
- RYA Dinghy Instructor
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Paddle UK Paddlesports Instructor (or higher)
- Other relevant watersports instructional qualifications
There may also be opportunities for candidates with relevant experience to gain qualifications through the centre.
Flexibility, punctuality and reliability are just as important as integrity, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. A strong focus on customer service, coupled with a passion for helping people develop confidence and skills on the water, will help you thrive in this role.
If you want the opportunity to develop a rewarding career doing something you love, apply now!
The welfare and safety of the children and young people in our care is of the utmost importance to us at GLL. We follow safer recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suitable to work with children and young people. Therefore, successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before commencing employment.
All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.
To be shortlisted for the role, internal applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to GLL by becoming a Society member where eligible.
GLL is the UK's largest leisure and cultural services provider and one of the first and largest leisure social enterprises. Our aim is to get more people, more active, more often, while making leisure and community facilities accessible and affordable.
We partner with local authorities to run leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries, children's centres, spas, event spaces and world-class sporting venues, all under our Better brand. As a not-for-profit organisation, we're passionate about helping communities thrive and invest back into our facilities, projects and people. GLL is proud to be an Investors in People Silver Award employer and an equal opportunities employer.
