Lead Instructor

Location: Spinnaker Sailing Club, Ringwood, Hampshire

Salary and Benefits: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience

Date Posted: 5/1/2026

Spinnaker Sailing Club
Ivy Lane
Blashford
Ringwood
BH24 3LY

Website:

To Apply: Please email a CV to , or for an informal discussion about the role contact the Chief Instructor James Oborne on .

Start date no later than 23rd March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Lead Instructor to join us in early 2026! Taking a leading role within Spinnaker Sailing Club you will be an integral part of the staff team delivering RYA Training Courses, long term coaching programmes to schools and members, supporting a vibrant racing programme and maintaining the club's fleet of more than 50 boats!

This role is year round, offering great personal stability and an opportunity to work in a busy sailing club with fantastic opportunities for personal development.

• To provide instruction and coaching to members and users of Spinnaker Sailing Club.
• To provide safety cover to events and activities organised by Spinnaker Sailing Club.
• To support the racing programme of Spinnaker Sailing Club.
• To act as Duty Senior Instructor as directed by the Operations Manager.

• To support the Operations Manager in the maintenance of the Club fleet.
• To support Spinnaker Sailing Club in maintenance of the site grounds and buildings.
• To enable members to get the most out of their membership.
• Any other role as required by the Club appropriate to the experience and level of the employee.

• RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor.
• OR
• RYA Dinghy Instructor with 2 years experience ready to attend an RYA Senior Instructor Course in early 2026.

• Paddle UK Paddlesport Instructor or equivalent.
• RYA Start Windsurf Instructor.
• Experience of dinghy racing including team racing.
• Experience of working with groups with SEN and other additional needs.

£24,000 - £27,000 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience.

Annualised hours to average 37.5 per week, worked on a rota basis, evening and weekend work is required.

28 days including bank holidays.

• Enhanced sick pay after 1 month service.
• Funded and supported Continuous Professional Development including NGB qualifications.
• Free use of club equipment.

Please send a covering letter and CV to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an aim to have the new Lead Instructor in post no later than 23rd March 2026 (an earlier start date than this is possible).