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About CST
Children’s Sailing Trust (CST) is a charity based in Cornwall that offers access to sailing and watersports to children aged 8-16, as well as young people with additional needs. We are passionate about using these activities as a tool to develop confidence, competence and resilience, enabling participants to reach their full potential in life. One of our key beliefs is that all children and young people should have the same opportunity to learn sailing and watersports, irrespective of financial challenges, disabilities or special educational needs.
2024 sees the 27th year of our charity working on the Helford River taking local children, young people and adults sailing via our term-time schools programme, after school programme, weekend and commercial holiday courses. Our second location is the Trust’s fully accessible watersports centre at Trevassack Lake on the Lizard Peninsula. Complementing our current activities, Trevassack Lake enables us to offer watersports to a wider range of participants with specialist equipment that allows opportunities for all.
CST Administrator
Based at Trevassack Lake, Garras, near Helston
£22,425 FTE
8 month fixed term contract, full-time (37.5 hours) per week.
May include working either a Saturday or Sunday on a flexible basis.
The role covers our peak season from beginning of March to the end of October.
Applications close: 26th January 2024
About the Role
The primary role of the Administrator is to support the smooth running of the watersports operation at Trevassack Lake and the Helford River and ensure a high level of service is always provided.
You will be working to directly support the Activities Manager alongside the Activities Team where required, which could be on land or on water (on the water training provided as required), but always working to support our charitable aims, including our commercial (non-profit) offerings.
As you would expect working for a small charity, no two days are the same and we all ‘muck in’ to help achieve the bigger picture – which is part of what will make working for CST Trading C.I.C. so enjoyable.
Qualifications and Experience
A flexibility in your approach and attitude to this role is paramount – while there are core duties to complete, these range from filling out paperwork, to helping people into powerboats and manning the walkie talkie! So, the post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to the duties, subject to the needs of the charity and in keeping with the general profile of the role.
Further Details and How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description (with further details of the person specification) can be downloaded below or requested by email: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
To apply please send an up-to-date CV and letter of application to: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
Or post to Rupert Whelan, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, HELSTON, TR12 6LH
Closing date: 26th January 2024
Interviews: February
Start Date: March 2024
Please note any role is subject to satisfactory references and where appropriate DBS clearance (enhanced child workforce).
For any further information or to have an informal discussion about the roles please call 01326 702326.
Seasonal Instructors (March-end October)
Senior Instructors | Dinghy Instructors | Activity Instructors
Based on the Helford River and at Trevassack Lake, Garras, just ten minutes outside of Helston.
Rates of pay are dependant on experience and qualifications.
Working up to 5 days in 7 (to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays when required).
About the Roles
Senior Instructor and Activity/Dinghy Instructor
Working under the direction of the Activities Manager and Lead Instructor, Senior Instructors and Activity/Dinghy Instructors are responsible for the delivery of high quality watersports sessions to a wide variety of groups and individuals.
Senior Instructors oversee Activity/Dinghy Instructors plus Volunteers, and will take day to day responsibility for management of sessions and equipment.
A full induction, familiarisation and training package is provided.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for experienced RYA qualified Senior Instructors and Activity/Dinghy Instructors who ideally will have worked in similar roles successfully delivering a Youth Sailing Scheme for at least a year. A Paddlesport Instructor or Leader and/or a Powerboat Instructor qualification is desirable.
Further Details and How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description (with further details of the person specification) can be downloaded below or requested by email: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
To apply please send an up-to-date CV and letter of application to: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
Or post to Rupert Whelan, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, HELSTON, TR12 6LH
Closing date: ongoing
Contract Dates: anytime between 6th March 2024 through to early November
Please note any role is subject to satisfactory references and where appropriate DBS clearance (enhanced child workforce).
For any further information or to have an informal discussion about the roles please call 01326 702326.
