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Seasonal Trainee Watersports Instructor & Hires Assistant Required.
| Posting date: | 29 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £7.55 to £12.21 per hour dependent on age. Up to 30 hours per week average peak season, includes weekends with occasional evening duties, |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2025 |
| Location: | Druridge Bay, Morpeth |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Coquet Shorebase Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CST0001 |
Summary
Are you ready to be part of the Shorebase team, introducing a wide variety of clients to an exciting range of water activities at both our Ladyburn lake facility and the beautiful Amble estuary, Northumberland
Seasonal Trainee Watersports Instructors & Hires Assistants Required.
Start Date: From 01/03/ /2025
Through to: 30/09/2025 with option to return in April 2026
. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain and work towards NGB qualifications such as:
• First aid training and certification
• Safeguarding training and certificate
• RYA Powerboat level 2 and Safety boat certificate
• RYA instructor awards, dinghy and windsurfing
• British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor award
Specialist personal PPE provided
Plus, the free use of Centre equipment when not on duty!
The Company: Coquet Shorebase Trust operates from both Druridge Bay Country park and the Braid, Amble. Our mission is to introduce people to the world of water sports that is in a fun and safe environment for both staff and clients. To achieve this, we will motivate and reward our employees to ensure that every customer has an exceptional experience. Coquet Shorebase welcomes a variety of customers such as, Schools, youth organisations, holiday makers, families and disability groups.
Key Requirements for the Role:
Essential
• Passion for the Water. A genuine desire to share your enthusiasm for water-based activities.
• Interpersonal Skills. Strong communication, customer service skills and the ability to connect with a wide range of participants.
• Team Collaboration. An ability to work well within a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• A desire to learn, develop and to grow into the role
• A ‘can do’ attitude, well organised and an ability to use your own initiative to identify what needs to be done.
Desirable
• GSCE Math's and English
• RYA/British Canoeing personal proficiency certification
• A recognized First Aid qualification
• Experience in a similar role, or demonstratable transferable skill sets and experience
• NGB instructor or coaching qualification (British Canoeing, RYA Instructor etc)
• IT/computer literate
• Experience in working with children in a club or sports setting is advantageous.
Important Notice:
All staff are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Seasonal Trainee Watersports Instructors & Hires Assistants Required.
Start Date: From 01/03/ /2025
Through to: 30/09/2025 with option to return in April 2026
. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to obtain and work towards NGB qualifications such as:
• First aid training and certification
• Safeguarding training and certificate
• RYA Powerboat level 2 and Safety boat certificate
• RYA instructor awards, dinghy and windsurfing
• British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor award
Specialist personal PPE provided
Plus, the free use of Centre equipment when not on duty!
The Company: Coquet Shorebase Trust operates from both Druridge Bay Country park and the Braid, Amble. Our mission is to introduce people to the world of water sports that is in a fun and safe environment for both staff and clients. To achieve this, we will motivate and reward our employees to ensure that every customer has an exceptional experience. Coquet Shorebase welcomes a variety of customers such as, Schools, youth organisations, holiday makers, families and disability groups.
Key Requirements for the Role:
Essential
• Passion for the Water. A genuine desire to share your enthusiasm for water-based activities.
• Interpersonal Skills. Strong communication, customer service skills and the ability to connect with a wide range of participants.
• Team Collaboration. An ability to work well within a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• A desire to learn, develop and to grow into the role
• A ‘can do’ attitude, well organised and an ability to use your own initiative to identify what needs to be done.
Desirable
• GSCE Math's and English
• RYA/British Canoeing personal proficiency certification
• A recognized First Aid qualification
• Experience in a similar role, or demonstratable transferable skill sets and experience
• NGB instructor or coaching qualification (British Canoeing, RYA Instructor etc)
• IT/computer literate
• Experience in working with children in a club or sports setting is advantageous.
Important Notice:
All staff are required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.