Head Instructor

Managing programme of instruction in windsurfing, sailing or waterskiing. RYA Dinghy Senior Instructor or RYA Intermediate (non-planing) Windsurf Instructor/Senior Instructor or Experienced BWSF Instructor. RYA  Safety/Powerboat Instructor preferably. SBDA / RYA powerboat level 2, ICC and First aid qualifications compulsory. Previous head instructor experience a distinct advantage.

EU passport and UK National Insurance number essential.

Please note a Disclosure will be requested upon offer of a position.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:           Head Instructor/Beach Manager

 

Accountable to:

¨     Hotel Manager

¨     Waterfront Manager

 

Staff responsible for:

¨     Waterfront Staff

 

Responsible for:

¨     Supporting the WFM in all decisions on the Waterfront

¨     Management and motivation of Waterfront Staff and Guests.

¨     Organisation of staff rotas.

¨     Implementation of the Waterfront Program

¨     Organisation of Waterfront Staff throughout all aspects of their work.

¨     Planning and organising pre-season and ongoing training programmes.

¨     Health and Safety of the Safety on a day to day basis.

 

Duties on the Waterfront:

¨     Ensuring that an instruction programme, which caters for all abilities of Guests whether adults or children, is adhered to by the Instructors.

¨     Initiating and co-ordinating systems for the entire Watersports operation.

¨     Establishing and implementing water safety precautions.

¨     Ensuring the safety of the guests and staff at the waterfront.

¨     Overseeing the care and maintenance of all Watersports equipment.

¨     Organisation of Race Day and evening Prize Giving.

¨     Maintaining a high standard of personal appearance at all times.

¨     Ensuring that where possible the expectations of the Guests are met or acted on.

¨     Instruction of guests and staff in specialist area

¨     Ensuring that an instruction programme, which caters for all abilities of Guests whether adults or children is in place on the water

¨     Carrying out other duties on the Waterfront as dictated by the Standard Operating Procedure – e.g. Shore break, manning Customer Service Desk, providing Safety cover, pontoon management

 

Other duties:

¨     Assisting the Activities Manager with the planning of bad weather programmes.

¨     Co-ordination of the transfer of guests to and from the airport.

¨     Assisting the Activities Manager with the organisation of Welcome Drinks.

¨     Assisting Guests with all their requirements, problems and difficulties.

¨     Assisting the Activities Manager with the organisation of evening entertainment’s and social activities both within and without the Hotel.

¨     Taking evening meals with the Guests.

¨     Conducting regular departmental meetings.

¨     Attending a weekly staff meeting.

¨     Duties outside your job description as deemed appropriate by your Manager.

¨     To be/hold a presence and be recognised as Waterfront Manager in the WFM’s absence.

Maintaining a professional image at all times.

 

Please note that this job description is purely intended to give you an idea of what your work involves and is not intended as a precise breakdown of your duties. As part of your role you will be expected to cover in other departments as and when necessary.