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Activities Manager
Location: Falmouth/Lizard Area, Cornwall
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £27,000-£29,500
Start date: 9 January 2023 (TBC)
Company background
Children’s Sailing Trust is a charity based in Cornwall that offers access to sailing and watersports to children 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.
2022 sees the 25th year of our charity working on the Helford River taking local children, young people and adults sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding through our term-time schools’ programme. The organisation also offers commercial activity after school, weekends and during the holidays to generate funds that feed back into the sustainable running of the Charity. Children’s Sailing Trust is a growing organisation and has recently opened its second location – an accessible watersports centre and fully accessible holiday accommodation at Trevassack Lake, a converted freshwater serpentine quarry on the Lizard peninsula. Complementing our activities on the Helford River, Trevassack Lake enables us to offer more to a wider range of participants with specialist equipment that allows watersports opportunities for all.
Children’s Sailing Trust has just completed a major capital development and is in a new phase of growth and opportunity.
Role Overview
To lead and manage a range of watersports and activities, delivered to a high standard of safety, enjoyment, inclusion and enrichment that generates sustainable profits for the charity.
Please download the full Job Description below.
Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
Minimum of two years’ experience of activities management and team leadership
Experience in coaching children and adults including those with additional needs.
Desirable:
RYA Senior Sailing Instructor
RYA Powerboat Instructor
British Canoeing Instructor/BCAB Paddlesports Instructor
2 day Outdoor First Aid
Coastal Teaching qualification
Beach Lifeguard qualification
Safeguarding and Inclusivity
Children’s Sailing Trust is committed to creating a safe environment for all our participants, staff and volunteers. We have a robust safeguarding policy, and staff at all levels will have an annual DBS check completed.
Our lakeside office is open-plan and fully accessible to wheelchair users. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented communities.
Please note the contract of employment is subject to passing an Enhanced DBS child workforce check and satisfactory references.
Further Details & How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description (with further details of the person specification) can be downloaded below.
To apply for a job please send an up to date CV and letter of application to jakie@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
OR post it to: Jakie Jewell CEO, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, Helston, TR12 6LH
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing ASAP – position will close upon recruiting the right candidate.
For any further information or to have an informal discussion about the role please call 01326 702326 / 07387 949244
Downloads
CST Activities Manager Job Description 2023
Sailing Instructors (Helford Area)
Seasonal roles from March/April to early November
Rates of pay are SI £21K -£22K (FTE) and DI £19-£20K (FTE) dependant on experience and qualifications.
Working up to 5 days in 7 (to include weekends, evenings and bank holidays when required)
About the Trust
Children’s Sailing Trust is a charity based in Cornwall that offers access to sailing and water activities to children aged 8-14, 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.
2022 sees the 25th year of our charity working on the Helford River taking local children, young people and adults sailing and kayaking through our term-time schools programme, after school, weekend and commercial holiday courses. The Trust is a growing organisation and has just recently opened its second location – a fully accessible watersports centre at Trevassack Lake on the Lizard Peninsula. Complementing our current activities, Trevassack Lake will enable us to offer more to a wider range of participants with specialist equipment and that allows watersports opportunities for all.
About the Roles
Senior Instructor and Dinghy Instructor
Working under the direction of the Activities Manager, Senior Instructors and Dinghy Instructors are responsible for the delivery of high quality water sports sessions to a wide variety of groups and individuals.
SIs oversee DIs and volunteers and may take day to day responsibility for management of sessions and equipment.
A full induction, familiarisation and training package will be offered.
Qualifications and experience
We are looking for experienced RYA qualified Senior Instructors and Dinghy Instructors who ideally will have worked in similar roles successfully delivering a Youth Sailing Scheme for at least a year.
Further Details & How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description (with further details of the person specification) can be downloaded below or requested by email vicki@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
To apply for a job please send an up to date CV and letter of application to:
Vicki Thurston: vicki@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
OR posted to Vicki Thurston, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, HELSTON, TR12 6LH
Closing date: ongoing
Contract Dates: anytime between 6 March 2023 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.
Downloads
Senior Instructor Job Description
Dinghy Instructor Job Description
Sailing Instructors (Helford Area)
We are always looking to grow the CST Team, with midweek, weekend and holiday work available from ad-hoc to regular hours
Competitive pay dependant on experience and qualifications
About the Trust
Children’s Sailing Trust is a charity based in Cornwall that offers access to sailing and water activities to children aged 8-14, 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.
2022 sees the 25th year of our charity working on the Helford River taking local children, young people and adults sailing and kayaking through our term-time schools programme, after school, weekend and commercial holiday courses. The Trust is a growing organisation and has just recently opened its second location – a fully accessible watersports centre at Trevassack Lake on the Lizard Peninsula. Complementing our current activities, Trevassack Lake will enable us to offer more to a wider range of participants with specialist equipment and that allows watersports opportunities for all.
About the Roles
Working under the direction of the Activities Manager, Senior Instructors and Dinghy Instructors are responsible for the delivery of high quality water sports sessions to a wide variety of groups and individuals.
SIs oversee DIs and volunteers and may take day to day responsibility for management of sessions and equipment.
A full induction, familiarisation and training package will be offered.
Qualifications and experience
We are looking for qualified RYA Senior Instructors, RYA Dinghy Instructors and BC Paddlesport Coaches who ideally have experience teaching children and/or SEND sessions. A First Aid qualification is essential and other water sport qualifications are desirable.
Further Details & How to Apply
A copy of the Job Description (with further details of the person specification) can be downloaded below or requested by email vicki@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk.
To apply please send a CV and a letter outlining your availability/what you are looking for to:
Vicki Thurston: vicki@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk.
OR posted to Vicki Thurston, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, HELSTON, TR12 6LH
Closing date: ongoing
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.
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Lead Instructor (Helford Area)
Fixed Term, Full Time: March to early November 2023
Potential for role to become permanent dependent on nature of season
Salary: £25,500 FTE (based upon 37.5hrs per week)
About the Role
The Lead Instructor will assist the Activities Manager with the safe delivery of CST’s watersports programme across all operating sites in the Helford area. They will ensure that participants have an enjoyable, safe, positive and ultimately empowering and enriching experience with CST. This will include taking the active operational lead for all water activities for either the Helford River or Trevassack Lake location.
Work includes evenings and weekends and you will be expected to work up to 5 days out of 7 each week.
About the Trust
Children’s Sailing Trust (CST) is a charity based in Cornwall offering access to sailing and water activities to children 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.
2023 sees the 26th year of our charity working on the Helford River taking children, young people and adults sailing and kayaking through our term-time schools programme, after school, weekend and commercial holiday courses. The Trust is a growing organisation and recently opened its second location – a fully accessible watersports centre at Trevassack Lake on The Lizard peninsula. Complementing our current activities, Trevassack Lake enables us to offer more to a wider range of participants with specialist equipment therefore providing watersports opportunities for all.
Deliver High Quality Watersports, including:
- Deliver high quality watersports sessions to a variety of groups and individuals.
- Ensure that all kit and equipment is checked and maintained to appropriate standards.
- Operate all activities following the guidelines of CST’s operating procedure, and all other relevant CST policies.
- To act in a professional manner always ensuring that clients have a safe and enjoyable experience at CST.
- To maintain and excel the standards set by the National Governing Body associated with the sport(s) delivered.
- Work as part of a team to provide an enjoyable and safe training experience for clients of all ages and abilities.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- RYA Senior Instructor
- 2+ years as an active SI
- Delivery of RYA Youth Schemes
- Child protection / safeguarding
- Health and safety
- Risk assessments
- Ability to work on own initiative, without supervision
- Excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport with children, young people and their families
- Energetic, positive attitude
- Ability to motivate and work in a team
- Strong client focus, motivated to deliver high quality experience
Desirable:
- BC Paddlesports Leader
- RYA Powerboat Instructor
- Full UK driving licence
- Safeguarding qualifications
- Delivery of SEND watersport sessions (sailing, kayaking)
- Delivery of shorebased team building sessions in an outdoor setting
- Knowledge of a range of disabilities and adaptations within a watersports environment
- Mentoring / training instructors in delivering SEND sessions
- Managing volunteers
- GRP repair work
- Outboard maintenance
For a full list of what the job entails, please download the JOB DESCRIPTION
APPLY:
To apply please send a CV and a covering letter to:
Rupert Whelan, Activities Manager: rupert@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk.
OR post to Rupert Whelan, Children’s Sailing Trust, Trevassack Lake, Garras, HELSTON, TR12 6LH
Closing date: ongoing
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.
