About

At UKSA we employ and train a large number of watersports instructors every year and subsequently offer many different opportunities to start a career within the watersports industry.

The Watersports Academy course is aimed at young adults (18-25) and offers students who complete the programme an opportunity of a role with UKSA, in Cowes on completion. Successful candidates will gain valuable work experience teaching students from a variety of schools, groups, children with additional needs, individuals that have never experienced watersports and those returning to progress their training. It’s a great job and hugely rewarding!

Only 12 places are being offered to train to become an RYA Dinghy instructor, RYA Start Windsurf instructor plus the BC Paddlesport and Paddleboard instructor!

Work for UKSA

On completion of the scheme, successful graduates will be employment for two seasons (April-September) at UKSA with a chance to extend until the beginning of November subject to UKSA’s bookings.

This is a fantastic start to a career in the maritime industry and on completion of the summer seasons, you will then be all set to travel the world and work. It can also open doors for you if you choose to upgrade your qualifications and move into the elite superyacht industry.

Prerequisites

You will need to be aged 18-25
A desire to pursue a career in the Watersports Industry
An outgoing, enthusiastic personality
Previous experience in watersports is desirable but not essential
Customer service experience is desirable
Successful interview at UKSA

Funding

A helping hand for those in need

UKSA is committed to making training and qualifications accessible to those who have the desire to succeed in a watersports career. For this course were are able to help with assisted funding subject to interview. Call us to talk about your options on: (01983) 203038.

Qualifications

Dinghy Sailing

RYA Start Sailing Level 1
RYA Basic Skills Level 2
RYA Better Sailing Level 3
RYA Seamanship Skill Modules
RYA Advanced Sailing
RYA Pre-Assessment
RYA Dinghy Instructor

Windsurfing

RYA Start Windsurfing
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (non-planing)
RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (planing)
RYA Advanced Windsurfing
RYA Start Windsurf Instructor

Kayak and Canoe

BC Paddlesport Instructor

Stand Up Paddleboarding

BC Paddleboard Instructor

Other

RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Marine Short Range Radio
RYA First Aid
RYA Safe and Fun
BC Foundation Safety and Rescue Training

Governing body membership

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

What’s Included?

Food
Accommodation
All kit (excluding wet suit boots)
Training equipment
Mentoring
UKSA instructor in-house training
Scriptures (books)
2 seasons of guaranteed employment at UKSA in the Watersports Department on completion of your training course

Dates and pricing

Course	From	To	All-inc
UKSA Watersports Academy	16/11/2020	12/02/2021	£3,600

UKSA Watersports Academy

Gain valuable work experience on graduation as a UKSA watersports instructor