Lifeboat Trainer

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives  hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

RNLI Lifeboat Crew receive world class training in maritime search and rescue to enable them to Save Lives  currently have an opening for someone to join this experienced training team at the College in Poole. This is a great opportunity for an experienced mariner to further develop their boating and training skills.

• Salary £37,722 - £44,378 (dependent on experience)
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance

There aren’t many jobs that combine the excitement and the thrill of training volunteer lifeboat crews on operating RNLI’s vessels, along with the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped to save lives. This vital role delivers operational maritime search & rescue skills and safety training to a wide range of course participants.

We are looking for people with good practical boating experience. Successful candidates will then be trained in the delivery of our RNLI specific training courses. To aid in your success having recognised maritime instructional experience, practical Search and Rescue (SAR) experience, knowledge of the RNLI and the needs of our volunteer crew members would be an advantage.

Your boating maritime background will provide you with a thorough understanding of operating a range of craft.

As a Lifeboat Trainer, you will be required todeliver training across a number of vessels to the high standards expected of the RNLI in topics such as Seamanship, Navigation, Searching, Boat Handling and Command.

You will also be required to undertake assessments and report on performance, as well as ensuring the training lifeboats and associated equipment are kept in good order.

The various training courses you will deliver will be primarily based at the RNLI College in Poole, with some training delivery on the coast at lifeboat stations and regional bases.

Please view the below video for more information about the role: