Jobs - People wanted
The adverts below are for staff wanted at RYA Recognised Training Centres. The adverts use information supplied to the RYA by the advertisers. The advertiser is solely responsible for ensuring that the content of the advertisement is compliant with all applicable laws and regulatory standards.
Argyll College
Job title RYA Instructor and Maritime Skills Lecturer
Location Dunoon and Oban
Job type Part Time
Salary Salary for this post will be on the appropriate scale of the national pay scales for college lecturers, which start at £40,170 (pro rata).
Start Date August 2025
End Date Fixed Term to August 2026
Job description
Starting in August 2025, this 0.65 FTE post is to teach Maritime Skills subjects to school pupils in Dunoon Grammar School during the school academic year and RYA / and SQA qualifications to our short full-time students in Dunoon and Oban. Some teaching will also take place on the college RHIB at the Holy Loch Marina and in Oban Bay.
Experience of teaching would be advantageous, but not essential, as all training will be provided.
For teaching the RYA short full-time courses, you will need to be qualified or willing to work towards instructor qualifications in:
- RYA Powerboat 2 plus additional boat handling training
- RYA Essential Navigation
- RYA First Aid
- RYA VHF / DSC
- RYA Diesel Engine
School based teaching times at Dunoon Grammar School are:
Monday 14:05 – 15:45
Tuesday 12:30 – 13:20
Friday 13:45 – 14:40
How to apply
Email: Don.Mitchell@uhi.ac.uk
Phone: 07917 722898
Website: https://www.argyll.uhi.ac.uk/staff/vacancies/lecturer--maritime.html
Closing date: 11 June 2025
Marine Society and Sea Cadets, TS Royalist
Job title On The Water Project Assistant (Edinburgh)
Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent
Job type Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 15 June 2025
Salary £22,391.00 per annum, pro rata
Start Date June 2025
End Date 11 weeks after start date
Job description
We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Edinburgh.
The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Website: On The Water Project Assistant (Edinburgh) - MSSC
Marine Society and Sea Cadets, TS Royalist
Job title On The Water Project Assistant (Birmingham)
Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent
Job type Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 7 July 2025
Salary £22,391.00 per annum, pro rata
Start Date July 2025
End Date 11 weeks after start date
Job description
We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Birmingham.
The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Website: On The Water Project Assistant (Birmingham) - MSSC
Marine Society and Sea Cadets, TS Royalist
Job title On The Water Project Assistant (London)
Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent
Job type Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 7 July 2025
Salary £22,391.00 per annum, pro rata
Start Date July 2025
End Date 11 weeks after start date
Job description
We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in London.
The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Website: On The Water Project Assistant (London) - MSSC
Marine Society and Sea Cadets
Job title Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice
Location Sea Cadets Midlands Boat Station, 35 Osler Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 9EU
Job type 15 month fixed term contract
Salary £16,000 gross per annum
Start Date June 2025
Job description
This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the MSSC Midlands Boat Station in providing water sports and youth development opportunities and courses to Sea Cadets and local youth and education groups. Work towards and gain your Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor (OAI)Apprentice Qualification.
How to apply
Website: Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprentice - MSSC
Closing date: 18 May 2025
Marine Society and Sea Cadets - TS Royalist
Job title On The Water Project Assistant
Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent
Job type Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 7 July 2025
Salary £22,391 per annum, pro rata
Start Date May 2025
Job description
We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Birmingham. The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Website: On The Water Project Assistant (London)
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Marine Society and Sea Cadets - TS Royalist
Job title On The Water Project Assistant
Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent
Job type Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 15 June 2025
Salary £22,391 per annum, pro rata
Start Date May 2025
Job description
We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Birmingham. The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Website: On The Water Project Assistant (Edinburgh)
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Marine Society and Sea Cadets - TS Royalist
Job title On The Water Project Assistant
Location Operating from Gosport but sailing around the UK and near continent
Job type Contract: full time, 11 week fixed term contract, starting no later than 7 July 2025
Salary £22,391 per annum, pro rata
Start Date May 2025
Job description
We are currently looking for an OTW Project Assistant who will support the delivery of the On The Water project at one of our boating stations in Birmingham. The project provides young people from outside Sea Cadets, age 9-14, the opportunity to get on the water, learn new skills and build confidence through boating activity. This is a very varied and rewarding role that requires someone who is self-motivated, inspiring, organized, creative, tenacious, positive, IT competent and with a real interest in people with a attention to detail and real enthusiasm for the project.
How to apply
Website: On The Water Project Assistant (Birmingham)
Closing date: 19 May 2025
Marine Society and Sea Cadets
Job title Seasonal Yacht Mate
Location Gosport, PO12 2AB
Job type Seasonal 6-month Fixed Term Contract (May-Nov 2025)
Salary £27,578.00 gross per annum
Start Date June 2025
Job description
We are currently looking for a Yacht Mate to join our 2025 sailing season. The primary purpose of the Yacht Mate is to assist with the safe operation and navigation of the MSSC’s yachts. The delivery of safe and effective sail training and the co-ordination of all routine ships’ routines.
How to apply
Website: Seasonal Yacht Mate - MSSC
Closing date: 15 May 2025
Marine Society and Sea Cadets
Job title Centre Manager – SCTC Raleigh
Location HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2PD
Job type Full time / Permanent
Salary £36,700.00 gross per annum
Start Date June 2025
Job description
We are seeking a Centre Manager who will manage the day-to-day operations of the cadet training centre based and operated from HMS Raleigh.
How to apply
Website: Centre Manager - SCTC Raleigh - MSSC
Closing date: 27 May 2025
Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Job title Chief Instructor
Location Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Job type Full time / Permanent / Seasonal
Salary Up to£40,000.00 per annum
Start Date May 2025
End Date September 2025
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced RYA Senior Instructor to looking to step up to be a chief instructor to lead and support our sailing programs. You must be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and passionate about inspiring and mentoring young sailors and instructors. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of training sessions and up holding the highest safety and coaching standards
How to apply
Email: clubmanager@aldeburghyc.org.uk
Phone: 01728 452562
Aldeburgh Yacht Club
Job title Chief Instructor
Location Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Job type Seasonal / Permanent
Start Date 30 March 2025
Salary £28,0000 - £30,000
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced RYA Senior Instructor ready to step up to Chief Instructor to lead and support our sailing programs.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and passionate about inspiring and mentoring young sailors and instructors. They will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the training sessions and upholding the highest safety and coaching standards.
How to apply
Email: clubmanager@aldeburghyc.org.uk
Tel: 01728 452562