Dinghy Instructor – Make Waves With Your Career!

Join Rockley’s vibrant, energetic team and help create unforgettable adventures on the water! We’re on the lookout for motivated, enthusiastic, and professional Dinghy Instructors to join our Poole-based centres – Rockley Point and Poole Park Lake – where no two days are ever the same.

As a Dinghy Instructor, you’ll be part of a fun, friendly, and supportive team delivering high-quality watersports sessions across a wide range of activities. From school groups and uniformed organisations to families and individuals, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every customer enjoys a safe, inspiring, and memorable experience.

If you thrive in the outdoors, enjoy a challenge, and love working with people, this is your chance to spend your days on the water doing what you love – while developing your skills and making friends for life.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction to groups of all abilities
Teach a variety of watersports activities under the guidance of our Senior Team
Support evening entertainment sessions as needed
Provide exceptional customer service and be a positive, motivating role model
Plan and run fun, safe and effective sessions aligned with NGB guidelines
Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence in all learners
Deliver activities in line with Rockley’s safety procedures and operating standards
Safeguard the welfare of children and young people and follow correct reporting protocols
Ensure clients and staff adhere to all safety policies
Respond positively to feedback and work proactively on improvements
Carry out equipment checks and maintain high standards of safety cover
Contribute to general centre duties such as kitchen help, cleaning, night duty and wash-up supervision

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Skills

Experience working within a team
Experience working with young people
(Preferred) Experience in an activity centre environment
Ability to motivate and inspire
A flexible, professional and positive attitude
Strong customer-service skills
A desire to learn, grow and progress

Qualifications

Essential:

RYA Dinghy Instructor

Desirable (training may be provided):

BC Paddlesport Instructor
RYA Powerboat Instructor
RYA Multihull Instructor
RYA Advanced Instructor
BSUPA Instructor
RYA Windsurf Instructor
Enhanced DBS (can be obtained)

Personal Qualities

Motivated and enthusiastic
Approachable, supportive, and team-focused
Organised, efficient and punctual
Professional appearance and attitude

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Competitive seasonal salary paid every 4 weeks
5-day working week
Subsidised accommodation and meals provided while clients are on centre
Access to FREE Rockley training (with training contract)
Uniform provided
Free use of equipment during your downtime
40% staff discount in our onsite café
A welcoming, diverse working environment
Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
Meet like-minded people and build friendships that last
We genuinely care about making your season enjoyable
Discounts available for family members (T&Cs apply)

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