Join the team

We are now recruiting motivated, enthusiastic and professional individuals to work as watersports instructors from mid-May 2024 to end- August 2024 at Absolute Adventures in Jersey Channel Islands

Role responsibilities

As a Watersports Instructor, you will be expected to do the following:

  • Provide a high standard of guiding and instruction to all groups and guest.

  • Work with the team to run equipment rental and managing day to day operations on the beach.

  • Instruct a variety of activities under the supervision of the Operation Manager & Senior Instructors.

  • Keep up to date with a high standard and professionalism within the adventure industry.

As a Watersports Instructor, you will work as part of a fun team providing high quality instruction in a variety of water-based activities. Whether it be a school group, corporate group or visiting tourists as part of the watersports team, you will play a vital role in providing safe and fun tuition for our wide client base and ensuring our customers have a fantastic and memorable experience with us.

Activities can range from Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Coasteering, Blokarting, RIB tours, inflatable rides, beach games and more.  

All instructors must be aged 18 or over.

Watersports Instructor

Qualifications

Each instructor must hold at least one (ideally 2) of the following qualifications:

  • ·BCU paddle sport leader, Paddle sport instructor, Coach award or Equivalent

  • ·Relevant lifeguard qualification (surf lifesaving or beach lifeguard)

  • · RYA Powerboat level 2

All instructors must hold the following qualifications:

  • · First aid (minimum 2 day)

  • · DBS check

The benefits

  • ·You will work with like minded people in a diverse environment

  • ·You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and gain new qualifications

  • ·Competitive rate of pay within the industry (pay is reflective on qualifications and experience)

  • ·Guaranteed contracted hours (20 – 30 hours a week depending on qualifications) from May - end of August each year.

  • Staff discount on food and drink from Solshine Cafe

To apply please email your CV and a cover letter to Sean at info@absoluteadventures.je

Please note, we typically put our team together in January for each summer season. We currently have positions for Watersports Instructor to join the team for the summer of 2024. Applications to be submitted before end of January to be considered.

Trainee Instructor

If you are interested in working in the outdoor industry and would love to become a watersports instructor, we can help you gain the right qualifications and experience to thrive in the industry. Previous trainee instructors have gone on to become senior instructors and managers in the company and have taken their qualifications to work all over the world as kayak instructors, boat drivers and paddle board guides.

If you are interested in becoming a trainee instructor, please email your CV and a cover letter to Sean at info@absoluteadventures.je

About Us

We’re Jersey’s leading watersports adventure centre - located in the stunning St Brelade’s Bay.

You can find out more about our team and the company before you apply for a role with us here…

Got a question?

Opening Hours:

Tours running March - October

7 days a week from May - September

Phone
(+44) 7829 881111

 

Email
info@absoluteadventures.je