Watersports Instructor
About the role
Danson Park Watersports Centre is a busy lake-based multi-activity centre set in a picturesque 180-acre park environment in Danson Park, Bexleyheath. We are looking for enthusiastic and capable coaching staff to join our friendly, expanding team, including both newly qualified instructors and those with more experience.
You will deliver watersports coaching to national governing body guidelines and standards for a range of adult and youth customers. Responsibilities include handling customer enquiries, maintaining high standards of facilities and equipment, session planning, and setting up and packing away watersports equipment and sessions.
This is a casual post, with most work occurring during school holidays, evenings, and Saturdays.
Requirements
- RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor Award and/or BC Paddlesports Instructor award (essential).
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria, refer to the Person Specification in the attached Job Description.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Coaching and mentoring programmes.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays.
For more details on the benefits package, refer to the attached Candidate Information document.
About the location
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough in the Thames Gateway, offering a blend of city vibes and the tranquillity of Kent. It features award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites, along with excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. The borough provides fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas, as well as numerous schools and further education institutions.