The Andrew Simpson Foundation is looking for an experienced, friendly and proactive RYA Senior Instructor to join Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth as its Lead Senior Instructor.
About the organisation
The Andrew Simpson Foundation is a sailing charity that creates life-changing journeys on the water. It uses sailing and watersports as a tool for education, wellbeing and community connection, working to four pillars of impact: enabling active participation, developing skills and personal pathways, building connected communities and championing environmental engagement.
About the role
A hands-on role combining activity delivery, instructor development, customer service and operational leadership. Working closely with the Chief Instructor, you will plan and deliver sailing, watersports and land-based activities for a wide range of customers and beneficiaries.
- Lead large activity days, sailing courses and other activities for individuals, schools and groups
- Support instructor deployment and development and monitor safety and quality standards
- Help deliver staff training and CPD
- Run centre operations on a rota with other senior staff
- Plan, deliver, assess and mark elements of further education courses
- Support equipment care, customer service and bookings
About you
- Current RYA Senior Instructor qualification in Dinghy Sailing, with experience at this level
- Excellent customer service and organisation skills
- Confident taking responsibility for centre operations
- Desirable: RYA instructor qualifications in keelboating, windsurfing, winging or powerboating, and land-based activities such as climbing, archery or raft building
Key details
- Salary: competitive, depending on experience
- Hours: minimum 40 per week, including weekends and evenings in busy periods
- Contract: full time, permanent
- Location: Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LY
- Reports to: Portsmouth Operations Manager
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@andrewsimpsonfoundation.org. Applications close on 13 November 2026. Interviews may take place before the closing date and the Foundation may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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About the organisation
The Andrew Simpson Foundation is a sailing charity that creates life-changing journeys on the water. It uses sailing and watersports as a tool for education, wellbeing and community connection, working to four pillars of impact: enabling active participation, developing skills and personal pathways, building connected communities and championing environmental engagement.
About the role
A hands-on role combining activity delivery, instructor development, customer service and operational leadership. Working closely with the Chief Instructor, you will plan and deliver sailing, watersports and land-based activities for a wide range of customers and beneficiaries.
- Lead large activity days, sailing courses and other activities for individuals, schools and groups
- Support instructor deployment and development and monitor safety and quality standards
- Help deliver staff training and CPD
- Run centre operations on a rota with other senior staff
- Plan, deliver, assess and mark elements of further education courses
- Support equipment care, customer service and bookings
About you
- Current RYA Senior Instructor qualification in Dinghy Sailing, with experience at this level
- Excellent customer service and organisation skills
- Confident taking responsibility for centre operations
- Desirable: RYA instructor qualifications in keelboating, windsurfing, winging or powerboating, and land-based activities such as climbing, archery or raft building
Key details
- Salary: competitive, depending on experience
- Hours: minimum 40 per week, including weekends and evenings in busy periods
- Contract: full time, permanent
- Location: Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LY
- Reports to: Portsmouth Operations Manager
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@andrewsimpsonfoundation.org. Applications close on 13 November 2026. Interviews may take place before the closing date and the Foundation may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.