Are you passionate about the water, skilled in leadership, and ready to inspire the next wave of Watersports enthusiasts? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chief Watersports Instructor to lead our Watersports team for the 2025 season (March to October 2025). Based at our beautiful riverside location in Teddington (SW London), you’ll oversee a range of activities—from kayaking to sailing and paddleboarding—ensuring a safe, fun, and memorable experience for all our guests and members. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and energy to a role that combines leadership with hands-on instruction, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Delivering both on and off the water activities; including sailing, paddle sports, dragon boating and raft building.
Run a variety of activities including big corporate teambuilding events, activity days for summer camps and kids clubs.
Deliver safe hire of vessels to members & hotel guests
Line management of the Watersports team
Maintain a consistent and high level of customer care to ensure an optimum service to all
Ensure a high standard of H&S within all Watersports areas
Ensure the safe storage of all boats, materials and equipment
Check the safe and secure mooring of Lensbury members’ boats on the waterfront
Follow all Lensbury policies and procedures.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:

Valid DBS certification - essential
Valid RYA Senior Instructor Qualification - essential
Experience in working with children and young people
Proven customer service skills
Strong leadership skills
Excellent team player
Sound Health & Safety knowledge
First Aid qualification - essential

What's in it for you?

Complimentaty meals on duty
Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30 day review)
Employee Assistance Programme - for you and your family
Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts
Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
Excellent training and development opportunities
Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking onsite
Refer a Friend programme
Staff Discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R portfolio
Live-in accommodation may be available for the successful candidate; subject to availability

Salary/Benefits

Up to £30,000 DOE plus excellent benefits and use of leisure facilities

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