Courses on and under the water

You will need to be qualified to be at least Trainee Level 2 Coach to teach canoeing at most British run centres and the equivalent for all other sports. The bigger companies who need a lot of staff run training programmes providing the opportunity for you to enter and progress through the relevant coaching structure. The alternative is to get qualified first then get an assistants job in order to gain more experience (which in practical terms is at least as important as the qualification).

If you go to work a season at a large centre there may 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.

Watersports Instructor qualifications

Sailing jobs: RYA Yachtmaster / dinghy instructor / safety boat driver
Sub aqua jobs: PADI qualifications - at least Open Water
RYA, AYF, BKSA, IKO, SLSA qualifications are normally recognised for boardsports

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Summer Watersport Instructor Training

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Training with UKSA - Cowes, Isle of Wight

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Superyacht Stewardess & Steward Training (3-4 week course)

Looking to launch a career in luxury hospitality within the maritime industry? UKSA's 3-week Superyacht Stewardess and Steward Training courses provid

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Training with UKSA - Cowes, Isle of Wight

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Watersports Instructor Training

UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) 13 week Watersports Instructor Training course best suits those who love working outdoors and want to propel themselves fr

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