Dinghy Instructor (Seasonal)

RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor (Seasonal) – 2027We're looking for an enthusiastic and reliable RYA Dinghy Instructor to join Keep Sailing for the March/April to October 2027 season.
Based across our West London and Surrey centres in Hampton, Surbiton and Guildford, you'll deliver RYA sailing courses, youth programmes and group sessions while supporting the daily running of our centres.
This is a varied, hands-on seasonal role in a friendly, growing organisation. It's ideal for instructors who enjoy teaching, working with different groups and developing their skills within a supportive team.
You'll have opportunities to work across multiple sites, gain valuable experience and progress your instructor qualifications.Key Responsibilities

• Deliver RYA dinghy sailing courses for adults and young people, from beginners through to more advanced levels.
• Support youth programmes, schools, group bookings and corporate sessions.
• Prepare and deliver safe, engaging and enjoyable sailing sessions.
• Assist with daily centre operations, including boat preparation, rigging, equipment checks and general maintenance.
• Follow Keep Sailing operating procedures, risk assessments and emergency action plans.
• Work closely with Senior Instructors and other team members to maintain safe and professional operations.
• Provide a friendly, welcoming and professional experience for customers.
• Support high standards of customer care, presentation and safety across Keep Sailing centres.

Skills and ExperienceWe're looking for someone with:

• Confident dinghy sailing, coaching and teaching skills.
• Experience teaching sailing to a range of ages and abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A friendly, approachable and professional attitude.
• Flexibility and reliability within a busy seasonal working environment.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities.

Previous experience working at an RYA Training Centre, sailing club or seasonal watersports centre is desirable.
Essential Qualifications

• RYA Dinghy Instructor
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications

• RYA Powerboat Instructor, or willingness to undertake the qualification
• RYA endorsements, including Racing, Keelboat or Multihull
• SUP Instructor

What We Offer

• Full-time seasonal employment from March/April to October 2027.
• Competitive salary, depending on experience, paid pro rata for the seasonal contract.
• Paid annual leave, calculated pro rata for the contract period and inclusive of bank holidays.
• Workplace pension with employer contributions, subject to eligibility and automatic enrolment requirements.
• Opportunities for further RYA training and professional development.
• Experience across multiple watersports centres and programmes.
• A friendly, supportive team with opportunities to develop towards Senior Instructor and other leadership roles.
• A varied role combining sailing instruction, group activities and centre operations.

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're investing in our people, programmes and partnerships, creating opportunities for instructors to develop their careers and help inspire the next generation of sailors.How to ApplyIf you're a motivated Dinghy Instructor who enjoys teaching and wants to develop within a supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Freddie Lovejoy at flovejoy@keepsailing.co.uk, or visit www.keepsailing.co.uk/join-the-team.
We're happy to have an informal conversation about the role and the opportunities available.