At the University of Southampton we have an exciting opportunity for a Watersports Supervisor / Chief Instructor overseeing our activities across various locations
This will include instructing on and oversight of the University yacht, the activity at our Watersports Centre on the Itchen, maximising the on water participation of our students and driving RYA course income. The University has a proud maritime heritage and our RYA accredited training centre plays an important role in developing our students as well as the local community.
Key to the roles success is communication with the student users of the facilities, encouraging participation whilst keeping a clear eye on Health and Safety. A significant portion of this role will be teaching on the yacht (38ft Sigma) and / or on our coded RIBS, as well as leading the rest of the Watersports team, which includes 2 full timers and a number of casual instructors.
This is an exciting time to join the University, we have a global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and enterprise that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges and offer a unique working environment where your skills and experience really make a difference.
About you
You will have excellent technical and communication skills, with the ability to plan and manage your own workload. You will be a positive and proactive problem solver and be able to manage a mixture of planned and reactive activities at the same time to ensure that work is delivered on time and to a high standard. You will be a strong team player, but also be self-sufficient and able to work independently.
You will hold a variety of Watersports Qualification and have experience of working in a similar Watersports Centre. You will be familiar with H&S legislation and understanding of risk assessments, method statements, and how to apply these in a sporting context.
A full driving license is essential to travel to other local sites
The basic hours are 35 hours per week.
An Enhanced DBS Check may be required for this role.
What we can offer you
We offer some fantastic benefits including generous annual leave (plus an additional 6 University closure days and bank holidays), company pension scheme, discounted private healthcare and dental, company sick pay, options for flexible working, excellent family leave arrangements, a wide variety of on and off-campus arts and culture facilities and access to a range of staff discounts and offers at local shops, restaurants and service providers.
We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Pension Scheme, and subsidised health and fitness facilities. Furthermore, Southampton, at the centre of the south coast, is a fantastic place in which to live, work and socialise – so regardless of what life stage you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant city that caters for all.
We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.