Job Specification
Appointment of RYA Chief Instructor – Sailing
Job Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor and/or
RYA Senior Windsurf Instructor
RYA and/or equivalent Outdoor Adventure First Aid
RYA Powerboat/Safety boat/APB Instructor
RYA Short Range VHF
Desirable:
RYA Race Instructor
RYA Keelboat
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Planing Instructor
RYA Intermediate Non-Planing Instructor
RYA Powerboat Instructor
D1 Minibus endorsement D1E Towing endorsement
Outdoor Leadership Qualifications
Additional leadership, instructional or coaching awards applicable to the following activities (keelboat, multihull, foiling, kitesurfing, kayaking, canoeing, BSUPA, Surfing).
Assessment Method:
Run a practical sailing session
Experience
Essential:
Proven experience as Chief Instructor at RYA Recognised Training Centres.
Practical experience of Safety Management and Dynamic Risk
Assessments
Experience of maintaining inspection records and organising
Desirable:
Experience of delivering outdoor and adventurous activities in an educational establishment, outdoor education centre or outdoor education organisation.
Assessment Method:
Interview and references
Skills and Personal Capabilities
Essential:
Good interpersonal skills.
Motivated and enthusiastic.
Ability and willingness to learn.
Willingness to contribute to the school’s ethos and educational philosophy.
Have experience of successful team working and be committed to a team-based approach.
Exceptional organisational and planning skills with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage the day to day operations and the regular administration and maintenance of equipment.
Desirable:
Good administration ability including the efficient use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email.
Assessment Method:
Run a practical sailing session.
Personal qualities
Essential:
Highly refined communication skills.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally with all pupils and staff.
Desirable:
The ability to use a range of coaching approaches to ensure all pupils have the same opportunities to develop and progress.
A well-developed level of personal skill and competency in a number of activities.
Being active in outdoor sports.
Performs at a high level in a specific discipline or sport.
Assessment Method:
Application form and interview.
Safeguarding
Essential:
An in-depth, working knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding & child protection issues relevant to the post.
Assessment Method:
References.
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