Thursday 1 October 2009

SAILING ASSISTANT - £6.00 ph - WEST SUSSEX, UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

A prestigious sailing club based in Chichester Harbour requires a Sailing Assistant to support the Club's sailing programme and assist in the on-water racing and training events.

Main duties:
To assist in providing support for Club sailing, training and racing events; to help maintain Club owned boats; operating the Club's launch to provide a ferry service to members boats; keeping the dinghy launching slipways safe and weed free; other minor maintenance tasks; assisting the Sailing Manager in running on-water coaching sessions.

Pre-requisites:
Essential:
1.  Physically fit, as some lifting and moving of heavy equipment is necessary.
2.  Practical experience of driving RIBs and/or small power boats 3.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team 4.  Ability to use own initiative.
5.  Cheerful and helpful demeanour.
6.  Must be able to swim at least 50 yards unaided.
7.  RYA Dinghy instructors Qualification

Desirable:
1.  RYA Level 2 Powerboat qualified.
2.  Some experience of sailboat racing &/or racing rules 3.  Some boat maintenance skills 4.  Lifting and handling skills.
5.  RYA Senior Instructor

All applications must be received by 5th March 2010.

SALARY

£6.00 per hour plus an end of season bonus

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