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**Applications for our 2012 staff team are open!!**
Introduce our guests to the basics of sailing in sun-kissed Southern France and Spain. Excellent RYA training and development opportunities.
Our Sailing Instructors deliver group taster sessions in sailing as well as helping to organise and participate in evening entertainments.
This is a fantastic opportunity to share your love of sailing and the outdoors with our young guests.
To work as a Sailing Instructor you do need to be to a minimum of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Seamanship award. Other useful qualities are enthusiasm, willingness to learn and lots of energy! You'll pick up numerous transferable skills for your CV including group communication, confidence, resourcefulness and how to handle situations as they arise.
Skills
A minimum of the RYA Seamanship is required for this role as we offer a comprehensive training course to give you the skills, expertise and confidence to do your jobs other core activities.
We look for applications from people who can demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and the ability to relate to young people.
This role is particularly great for anyone looking to start their career in the outdoor industry, searching for a career break or a rewarding Gap Year project or wishing to develop your existing sailing awards.
Duties
Working as an Sailing Instructor offers a great deal of variety, not just because you will find yourself doing lots of different activities, but because you may also find yourself helping the Group Leaders with evening entertainment or liaising with visiting teachers and party leaders.
You'll be responsible for your group of guests whilst on session, teaching them the key aspects of sailing in some stunning locations; on the French Mediterranean, in the Dordogne, and the Costa Brava in Spain.
PGL uses Laser Picos and Funboats, Toppers and Topper Taz, RS Fevas and RS Visions as well as Hobie 15 catamarans. Sessions are held either inland or on the sea, depending on the centre's location.
Training
At our centres in Southern France or Spain, depending on your existing qualifications, you may be invited to join our four week pre-season RYA training and assessement course on the Mediterranean in April.
Training courses are free of charge providing you complete your contract of employment with PGL. All you will need to pay for is your assessment and membership of the relevant National Governing Body.
Courses available include RYA Assistant Instructor, RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Senior Instructor, RLSS Beach Lifeguard, BSAC Snorkel Instructor, RYA Safety Boat and First Aid at Work. We also run some multihull and keelboat endorsement courses.
As a first year Sailing Instructor, you'll work towards the Level 2 Award in Introductory Work in the Outdoors, as the first level of the PGL Apprenticeship Scheme.
Staff Package
We offer a competitive wage, paid monthly, an optional free meal package with on-site accommodation provided, access to training and development opportunities and a free staff uniform that reflects your job role, location and contract length. If you are working overseas we also provide return transport from a UK departure point as part of your employment package.
Successful applicants are required to undergo an enhanced CRB disclosure, which PGL will pay for.
You need to possess the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PGL is committed to the principle of equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community.
