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 experience in a senior role is essential.

Positions are very limited and there is high competition for these roles; we are looking for a very high calibre of staff for the summer with senior Instructor qualifications so you may wish to consider applying for an Instructor role for your first Mark Warner season.

Responsible for:

Supporting the Waterfront Manager in all decisions on the Waterfront
Management and motivation of Waterfront Staff.
Organisation of staff rotas.
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.
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.

 

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