Freelance RYA Instructors – Sailing, Powerboating & Wingfoiling

Freelance RYA Instructors – Sailing, Powerboating & Wingfoiling
We're always looking for enthusiastic and reliable freelance RYA Instructors to join Keep Sailing across London and Surrey.
Whether your passion is sailing, powerboating or wingfoiling, we have regular opportunities to deliver RYA courses, youth programmes, school sessions and group activities.
This is a flexible freelance role where you can accept work to suit your availability, whether that's occasional weekends, school holidays or regular sessions throughout the season.
You'll become part of a friendly, supportive team at a growing watersports organisation, with opportunities to work across multiple centres, develop your skills and get involved in new activities and projects.Key Responsibilities

• Deliver RYA courses and training sessions in sailing, powerboating or wingfoiling, according to your qualifications.
• Support youth programmes, schools, group bookings and corporate activities.
• Plan and deliver safe, engaging and enjoyable sessions for different ages and abilities.
• Follow Keep Sailing operating procedures, risk assessments and emergency action plans.
• Work alongside Senior Instructors and other team members to maintain safe and professional operations.
• Assist with boat preparation, rigging, equipment checks and general operational tasks.
• Provide a friendly, welcoming and professional experience for customers.
• Represent Keep Sailing positively when working with customers, clubs and partner organisations.

Skills and ExperienceWe're looking for instructors who are:

• Confident and competent teaching within their qualified discipline.
• Friendly, approachable and professional with customers.
• Comfortable adapting sessions for adults, young people and groups.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive.
• Good communicators who enjoy working as part of an instructor team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and customer experience.

Previous experience teaching at an RYA Recognised Training Centre, sailing club or equivalent environment is desirable.
We also welcome newly qualified instructors who are enthusiastic about developing their experience within a supportive team.Essential QualificationsApplicants must hold at least one of the following:

• RYA Dinghy Instructor or Senior Instructor
• RYA Powerboat Instructor
• RYA Wingsurfing / Wingfoiling Instructor

Desirable Qualifications

• RYA Racing Instructor
• RYA Keelboat Endorsement
• SUP Instructor
• Additional RYA instructor qualifications or endorsements

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance opportunities across our London and Surrey centres.
• Work available during weekends, school holidays and programmed activities.
• Competitive day rates, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities to teach different courses, groups and activities.
• Experience working across multiple RYA training centres.
• A friendly, supportive instructor network.
• Opportunities for further training, experience and professional development.
• The chance to get involved in new projects, events and instructor-development activities.

About Keep SailingKeep Sailing is a growing, not-for-profit watersports organisation delivering RYA courses, youth programmes, school activities, corporate events and instructor training across London, Surrey and the South East.
Our mission is to make watersports accessible, safe and enjoyable for everyone.
We operate centres at Hampton, Surbiton, Guildford and North London, alongside our wider watersports activities.
We're always looking for motivated instructors who share our enthusiasm for watersports and want to help inspire the next generation of participants.How to ApplyIf you're a qualified instructor looking for flexible teaching opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV, qualifications and availability to Freddie Lovejoy at flovejoy@keepsailing.co.uk, or visit www.keepsailing.co.uk/join-the-team.
Whether you're an experienced instructor or recently qualified, we're happy to have an informal conversation about opportunities that could suit you.