Watersports Instructor

London Borough of Bexley · Bexley, London

Watersports Instructor at London Borough of Bexley, based in Bexley, London. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bexley, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
18 Nov 2026
Sector
Lecturer

Reference https://recruitment.bexley.gov.uk/vacancies/1010/watersports-instructor.html

About the role

  • Advertising Start Date: - 11 Aug 2026
  • Directorate: - Place (Housing & Neighbourhoods)
  • Location: - Welling
  • Vacancy Type: - Casual
  • Salary Details: - £32,535 - £33,987 pro rata
  • About The Role: -

    Danson Park Watersports Centre is a busy lake based multi activity centre set in a picturesque 180 acre park environment in Danson Park, Bexleyheath.

    We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and capable coaching staff to join our friendly expanding team. This includes both newly qualified instructors and those more experienced.

    You will be responsible for the delivery of watersports coaching as directed to national governing body guidelines and standards to a range of adult and youth customers.

    Alongside the teaching of your respective watersports you will be responsible for dealing with customers enquires, maintaining a high standard of facility and equipment, session planning and setting up and packing away watersports equipment, sessions and facilities

    Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

    Please contact Stuart Philbey if you wish to discuss any details of this role before applying.

    Please note this is a Casual post with most of the work during the school holidays , evenings and Saturdays.

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Stuart Philbey, Danson Lake Manager , [email removed] 

    Candidate Profile

    Please only apply for this position if you hold RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor Award and/or BC Paddlesports Instructor award.

    For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

    Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4. 

    Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

    Interviews are scheduled to be held in November

Reference: https://recruitment.bexley.gov.uk/vacancies/1010/watersports-instructor.html · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 18 Nov 2026 · Listed via London Borough of Bexley

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