2026
1.6 RESPONSIBLE TO Chief Instructor – Roadford Lake
2. OVERALL PURPOSE
2.1 As part of the activities team you will help with the organisation and running of watersports and land based activities and assist with camping. Maintaining standards and safety to a degree of excellence as required by SW Lakes.
3. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Lead activity sessions in line with qualifications held.
3.2 Adhere to South West Lakes Trust procedures.
3.3 Deal with enquiries from individual customers and organisations for activities, camping and angling.
3.4 Adhere to recognised Trust safety standards, i.e. safety boat procedures and session plans.
3.5 Assist in administration of activity, camping and angling facilities and keep amenities, especially toilets and showers, to a high standard at all times.
3.6 Handling money for activities, camping and angling facilities and any other outlet on site, in line with Trust procedures.
3.7 Assist in maintaining security of site.
3.8 Assist in maintaining centre and equipment to standards demanded by RYA, AALA.
3.9 Accountable to the Activity Centre Manager / Chief Instructor for health and safety of colleagues, customers, contractors and self.
3.10 Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Trust.
4 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
4.1 Experience in instructing water and/or land-based outdoor activities.
CAPABILITIES
4.2 A good level of physical fitness.
4.3 Ability to teach and communicate with customers at all levels.
4.4 A good team worker
4.5 Smart personal appearance and professional image.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
4.6 The qualifications below are must be held and in date.
DBS
Safe guarding, (RYA fun and safe)
First aid at work
Minimum of one of the following recognised Governing Body Instructor qualifications:
RYA dinghy instructor
RYA start windsurfing Instructor
RYA Powerboat instructor
BC paddlesports instructor
ASI / BSUPA / BC paddleboarding instructor
Archery GB instructor
ERCA High ropes instructor
CWA instructor
Summer Mountain Leader
Desirable:
4.8 RYA Powerboat Level II or RYA Safety boat
4.9 Additional instructor qualifications from above list.
4.10 A knowledge of land based recreational activities, camping and an interest in conservation.
4.11 Experience and competent using online booking systems
4.12 Current clean driving licence.