Senior Instructor

Job title: Senior Outdoor Activity Instructor - Seasonal

Salary: C3 £ 32,061 - £33,699

Hours: 37

Contract: 6-month Temporary Contract

Location: Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre (LSAC)

As a Senior Instructor you’ll thrive on delivering our wide-ranging high quality outdoor activity programme while managing and training a small and energetic team of delivery instructors.

Essential qualifications:

• RYA Senior Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor or higher
• British Canoeing Paddlesport Sheltered Water Coach or higher
• First Aid qualification
• Extensive experience and knowledge of outdoor activities (including any additional relevant qualifications)

Additional combinations considered:

• RYA Senior Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor or higher + Paddlesport Instructor/Leader Qualification
• BC Paddlesport Sheltered Water Coach or higher + RYA Dinghy/Start Windsurf Instructor/Assistant Instructor

LSAC is looking for a highly motivated individual to manage and lead our team of instructors, expand our service, and maintain the highest standards of customer satisfaction, health and safety, and quality service.

• Promote and deliver a safe, high‑quality outdoor activity programme for all ages and abilities, in partnership with the Centre Manager.
• Design, plan and deliver coaching sessions in accordance with the City Council and National Governing Body Codes of Conduct.
• Advise on technical developments, operational issues, and maintain liaison with local, regional and national governing bodies.
• Administer the Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre: registers, risk assessments, staff records, bookings, payments, and maintenance of equipment.
• Plan and deliver staff training, including inductions, technical advisor sign‑offs, and CPD.
• Allocate and co‑ordinate staff, mentor coaches and volunteers, and support their professional development.
• Prepare and implement an annual maintenance programme for all equipment.
• Support budgeting and financial regulation compliance, and carry out all post accountabilities in line with council policies.

Essential:

• RYA Senior Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor (or higher)
• BC Paddlesport Sheltered Water Coach (or higher)
• First Aid Qualification

Desirable:

• RYA Powerboat Instructor, SUP coach, Bell Boat Helm, Archery GB Instructor Award, British Rowing Session Instructor (or higher)
• Knowledge of outdoor activity pathways, risk assessment and health & safety guidelines, child protection and welfare issues.

• A competitive and annual leave entitlements plus statutory holidays
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (subject to service requirements)
• A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits to support wellbeing and financial flexibility

Please complete the online application form and ensure you complete all sections before submission. For further assistance, contact Adam‑Peter Gair, Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre Manager.

Post dates:
April to October (6 months).

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be carried out for preferred candidates.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively seek a diverse range of applicants including women, carers, veterans, LGBT+ individuals, people of ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled and care experienced people.

Right to work:
Applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or holding a relevant work visa.