Watersport Centre Supervisor - Chief Instructor

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at the University of Southampton’s Watersports Facilities as the Watersports Supervisor - Chief Instructor. Southampton Sport operates a number of different sites, including the signature Jubilee Sports Centre, Wide Lane Sports Ground, and the Watersports Centre. Watersports activities include yachting, powerboating, dinghy sailing, and many others. As an RYA Accredited Training Centre, an extensive range of courses are available to our customers every day of the week, and we need sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sports and leisure service to our customers all year round.

Responsibilities

• Lead a highly motivated and organised Watersports team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities and on-water activities.
• Ensure safe and smooth operation of the site.
• Oversee and deliver on-water activities, including RYA instruction.
• Ensure the safe condition of vehicles and vessels.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience.

There is a requirement to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be conducted during the offer process. This post is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with set hour working patterns averaging 35 hours a week over a number of weeks.

Requirements

• Proven experience in handling a diverse range of situations in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to act safely while holding responsibility for the health and safety of all facility users.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering first-class customer service.
• Hold some Instructor qualifications upon appointment, with the expectation to develop more over time, particularly in RYA qualifications such as Power Boat Level 2 or Day Skipper Practical.

Qualifications

As a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre, the role holder will be required to teach a variety of activities leading to recognised qualifications. While there is a wide variety of qualifications available, it is expected that the candidate will hold some Instructor qualifications upon appointment and will develop more in time.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance plus additional university closure days.
• Training and qualifications.
• Full free access to gym membership.
• Staff discounts and rewards on thousands of retailers, restaurants, and more.

Starting salary of £31,861 per annum, with an additional 10% uplift and yearly increments. For a full list of benefits, visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page.

Pay

Starting salary of £31,861 per annum, with an additional 10% uplift and yearly increments.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent, with set hour working patterns averaging 35 hours a week over a number of weeks.