Watersports jobs abroad
There are literally hundreds of jobs in sports and the outdoors, varying hugely in the qualifications and skills required, and location. There are over a thousand outdoor centres in the UK, and great many more abroad. From the surf breaks of South West France, to the superb diving off the Great Barrier Reef, there are opportunities to instruct, learn and support but the options can be overwhelming.
Search for outdoor pursuits jobs using the links at the right of this page. Many companies employ river guides, kayak and canoe instructors, divers, winsurf instructors and experts in just about any kind of watersports that you can think of. Look for PGL and Acorn adventure in Europe, 3D Adventure in the UK, Sunsail for sailing instructors in Greece and Turkey and jobs on boats in the Med.
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Work for King's Camps during the school holidays and experience work the 'King's Camps way', with fun and enjoyment as central values that enable ...more
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As a Waterski/Wakeboard Instructor you will work closely with the management team, running the ski section of the Club. Ensuring the ...more
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Looking for adventure in the UK, France or Spain for 2009!PGL Travel Ltd is looking for qualified and non-qualified sailors, windsurfers ...more
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Jobs at watersports camps and centres can encompass such jobs as instructor, youth leader, coach, or support staff. In this guide we concentrate on pure watersports jobs. For info on working in a support role at a centre have a look at the relevant guide from the main search page. You could end up working for PGL or Acorn in France or the UK. Maybe for an operator like Neilson further afield; with senior managers and a large team Don't ignore the option of working with a small team 'sub contracted' out to a company like centre Parks (see 3D Adventure). If you are qualified to a resonable standard you will have little problem finding work abroad in this area.
You will need to be qualified to be at least Trainee Level 2 Coach to teach canoeing at most British run centres. Companies like PGL who need a lot of staff run training programmes providing the opportunity for you to enter and progress through the BCU coaching structure. PGL say - "In 2002 alone, over 360 BCU awards were gained by PGL staff".
Watersports qualifications that are usually required for instructor jobs
- Sailing jobs: RYA Yachtmaster / dinghy instructor / safety boat driver
- Diving and sub aqua jobs: PADI qualifications - at least Open Water
- RYA, AYF, BKSA, IKO, SLSA qualifications are normally recognised for boardsports
If you go to work a season at a large centre there will be opportunities for you to gain BCU and RYA certification. You will need to practice and be passionate about the sport you choose. To help you though, being surrounded by experienced instructors and coaches, there is no better environment for you to learn in.
The AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) - If you are going to work in a centre in the UK see if they are registered properly with this organisation.
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority is an independent, cross-departmental public authority, funded by the Department of Education and Skills, and operating under the written guidance of the Health and Safety Commission. In effect it is an independent watchdog on the delivery of outdoor adventure activities for young people. The aim of the Licensing Scheme is to provide assurances to the public about the safety of those activity providers who have been granted a Licence. In this way it is hoped that young people can continue to enjoy exciting and stimulating activities outdoors without being exposed to avoidable risks of death or disabling injury.