Water Sports Instructor

Overview

Kimbolton School is seeking a sessional Water Sports Instructor to join the Outdoor Pursuits team. The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the Head of Outdoor Pursuits in the delivery of Water Sports, initially for 4 hours on a Tuesday afternoon, with some additional weekend hours as required.

About the department

Our Outdoor Pursuits Department offers pupils opportunities to sail and canoe either during Games lessons or after school. Kimbolton School is an RYA Recognised Training Centre and is affiliated to British Canoeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Water Sports in partnership with the Head of Outdoor Pursuits.
• Lead or assist with purposeful and safe training sessions afloat.
• Promote and encourage pupils to take up and enjoy water sports, and support the ethos of inclusion and participation.
• Work on one's own initiative and establish and maintain working relationships.

Qualifications and experience

• Valid first aid qualifications.
• Paddle UK/British Canoeing Level 1 coach/paddleboard instructor or RYA Dinghy Instructor qualifications.

Additional information

Kimbolton School is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. The safeguarding responsibilities are outlined in the application pack. The School is an RYA Recognised Training Centre and affiliated to British Canoeing. The Outdoor Pursuits Department offers opportunities to sail and canoe during Games sessions or after school.

Safeguarding and recruitment

All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. All applicants are requested to read the Safeguarding Policy document. Please note that Kimbolton School reserves the right to appoint to the post prior to the closing date. Direct applications are welcomed; recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us.