Watersports Instructor Training with Neilson Activity Holidays

Course price
£5,990
Duration of course
12 weeks
Disciplines
3
Destination
Worldwide!

UKSA has teamed up with Neilson Active Holidays to provide an exciting instructor training programme

The UKSA Watersports Academy and Neilson Holidays are teaming up to provide an EU instructor training program. With over 35 years of experience, UKSA is a world leader in watersports training. Fully funded by Neilson, this instructor training is a customised, comprehensive training package that gives you all the skills you need to start your career in the watersports industry. This is a Zero2Hero course, so no previous experience in the industry required. The instructor training will take place at the UKSA HQ on the Isle of wight. Food, travel & accommodation is included.

About the UKSA/Neilson Academy

Course overview:
  • January 8th – April 7th 2025
  • 13-week instructor training
  • Qualify as a multi-disciplined instructor able to teach dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and winging.
  • Gain your multihull endorsement and powerboat qualifications
  • Training on Paddleboards and paddle sport crafts.
  • £4000+ course fee is funded by Neilson.
  • More information here: Watersports Instructor Training Course 3 Disciplines | UKSA

Please note that if you are a European Passport holder, Neilson will fully fund your training with UKSA.  Please contact [email protected] for more details.

Working for Neilson Active Holidays

In return for the free course, Neilson ask that you complete 2 summer seasons working and getting paid on the beach.

Summer 2025 and Summer 2026, April – November.

This winter many of our ski positions have been filled by returning staff from winter/summer and a course like this would allow you to have a much stronger application for our Winter 25/26 season.

We are looking for EU passport holders and if you also have a UK passport that is a huge plus!

Watersports not for you? Register for our 1-week mountain bike instructor course instead.

Register your interest & apply for the watersports or mountain bike instructor training with the QR code below or this link: https://forms.office.com/e/WNPc54H9fL

Speak to the Neilson team to find out more:

Qualifications

To enable you to gain your qualifications you must become a member of the RYA and BC. There is a small fee payable to those organisations directly once you have completed your training.

Dinghy Sailing
Windsurfing
  • RYA Start Windsurfing
  • RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (non-planing)
  • Working towards RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (planing)
  • RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
Wingsurfing
  • RYA Wingsurfing Instructor
Paddlesport & Paddleboarding
  • BC Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
  • BC Kayak and Canoe Training
  • SUP Training
Other

What’s included?

Training at UKSA gives you excellent value for money as all food and accommodation, tuition, mentoring and careers guidance are included in ONE PRICE. There are no hidden extra costs at UKSA.

  • Experienced and dedicated instructors
  • Food
  • Accommodation
  • All kit (excluding wet suit boots)
  • Training equipment
  • Scriptures (books)
  • Careers mentoring and CV guidance from our dedicated industry guidance team
Train at UKSA and you will enjoy these EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:
  • Purpose built classrooms and all kit on one site
  • Time spent learning in various tidal and wind ranges
  • One-to-one mentoring throughout the course from your instructors
  • Networking on site throughout your time at UKSA
  • Use of our swimming pool, gym and sports hall

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