JOB DESCRIPTION
Instructors / Water Sports managers in India: Make history in a new geography!!!
Yes, if you are looking at being an Instructor or managing a water sports center in a country where leisure boating is just beginning to make waves with a company that is pioneering the growth of the industry then Aquasail is the place to be. Aquasails mission is to grow leisure boating in India by building communities and providing relevant products and platforms for people to access boating as per world class benchmarks. To achieve this vision Aquasail has invested in equipment and a team and tailor made products for the Indian market.
Significant investments: Aquasail is the only boating company in India which has invested in its own fleet of beach dinghies, keel boats and rescue equipment, a beach venue and has created a dynamic team. With this in place Aquasail is the first to offer Indians a range of relevant and innovative products and solutions like sailing courses, splash programs, corporate team building programs, regattas and events and a beach sailing club. The last season was very successful with more than 2000 people experiencing boating for the first time in their lives in a short span of 3 months. We are gearing up for growth and to meet the demand already created for the coming season.
The Founder: Aquasail is founded by Shakeel Kudrolli, a corporate lawyer by profession and one of Indias finest yachtsmen and coach whose vision is to build a vibrant leisure boating industry in a responsible manner. Shakeel's focus is building an organization of excellence. (please see website for full profile)
The Opportunity beyond: Aquasail offers an ideal opportunity for those who love sailing and teaching, and would enjoy sailing in a new country. Every member of the on water and off water team will get tremendous opportunities to learn and to contribute in different areas depending on their skill sets, talents and interest areas. As a young organization we are looking for people who wish to learn as well as contribute in areas such as marketing, customer relations, sales, customer service, office administration, event and operations management, web development and more. We are looking for candidates who are great sailors and multi activity instructors and are also challenged by being part of a growth story.
Please see the website to know more about Aquasails product portfolio which includes:
Aquasail Club Select: is a solution that offers the members a range of activities like day cruising, beach sailing, flotillas etc. These activities scheduled through the sailing season to explore the waters and connect with like minded people.
The Aquasail Yachting Academy (AYA): has introduced to India for the first time three internationally certified courses in both power-boating and sailing. The courses will be of truly international quality, lead by certified sailing instructors from the RYA. Since Aquasail has access and rights to the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) course material, the certification offered by AYA will command respect on a worldwide basis.
Aquasail SAILIENCE programs: short for Sailing Experience aims to introduce corporate India to the exciting sport of sailing. With a range of programs and event solutions encompassing sailing dinghies and large sailing yachts combined with the over a decade of national and international experience in this space, SAILIENCE is all set to take the countries high fliers afloat.
Aquasail Distribution: Aquasail represents some of the worlds best brands including Beneteau, Laser, Hobie and Neil Pryde in India
Aquasail Youth Sailing Foundation and more..
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instructor/ Watersports manager
Main responsibilities: Instructors and water center managers who will ensure customers get a great experience and who contribute holistically as part of a team.
1. Academy
a. Product Structure: Improve and customize the Learn to Sail and Learn to Powerboat course as per the need and level of the students (adults and children). These include dinghy courses as well as keel boat courses
b. Conducting the courses as per the schedule
c. Writing reports and feedback
d. Customer relations through the course to ensure expectations are met
e. Sourcing new customers - helping the sales team to talk to customers to sign up
2. SAILIENCE and SPLASH programs
a. Managing all on water operations: skipper, instructing, rescue, beach management as per the program design
b. Helping structure programs as per client need
c. Follow through with clients to get feedback
d. Helping the off water team with program operations
e. Helping sales and business development with sales pitches and client meetings
3. Club Select
a. Helping to structure and plan club activities
b. Instructing and taking clients on water
c. Helping sales and business development team during client interactions
4. Overall
a. Ensuring boats and equipment in good order
b. Report and feedback and adherence to processes
c. Client interaction and understanding
d. Ensuring safety and rescue standards
5. Additional: there are several opportunities 'off water' and candidates who can learn and contribute in any of these activities as a team would have preference. Some of these are
a. Business development support: presenting options for clients, helping with presentations and ideas, follow up with leads
b. Marketing: helping with marketing literature and programs, liasoning with the advertising agency, supporting promotional efforts, vendor management
c. On line support: web content development and design, blog and newsletter
d. Office administration: vendor development, office organization, data management, process administration
e. Customer service: helping with data systems and CRM packages
f. Event and operations management : working with and managing the operations of the programs
Essential:
Experience in a leisure sailing company
RYA Dinghy Instructor / RYA certified Keel boat instructor / RYA Certified Power Boating Instructor
Racing Experience Club Level (Keel boat or Dinghy)
Graduation Degree
RYA First Aid Certification
RYA Safety Boat Certification
Team player Interpersonal relationship skill
Result orientation
Desirable:
RYA Certified Coastal Cruising Competency
Any other relevant off water skills.
Competencies / Additional Information
Preference will be given to candidates with a working experience in a leisure boating company/ Holiday company/ Service Yard/ Sailing events company
Must have Good communication, Interpersonal and relationship skills.
Should be a strong team player, result oriented, resourceful, independent and enjoy challenges
SALARY
The season in India is from September to May and the contract will be for a minimum of one season. The duration of contract is mutually extendable.
We are looking for the 'right' fit and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and the skill set.
Accommodation, medical insurance, return airfare, reimbursement of visa processing fees etc. will be provided.
For further information and to apply please click the link below:
Instructors / Water Sports managers in India: Make history in a new geography!!!
Yes, if you are looking at being an Instructor or managing a water sports center in a country where leisure boating is just beginning to make waves with a company that is pioneering the growth of the industry then Aquasail is the place to be. Aquasails mission is to grow leisure boating in India by building communities and providing relevant products and platforms for people to access boating as per world class benchmarks. To achieve this vision Aquasail has invested in equipment and a team and tailor made products for the Indian market.
Significant investments: Aquasail is the only boating company in India which has invested in its own fleet of beach dinghies, keel boats and rescue equipment, a beach venue and has created a dynamic team. With this in place Aquasail is the first to offer Indians a range of relevant and innovative products and solutions like sailing courses, splash programs, corporate team building programs, regattas and events and a beach sailing club. The last season was very successful with more than 2000 people experiencing boating for the first time in their lives in a short span of 3 months. We are gearing up for growth and to meet the demand already created for the coming season.
The Founder: Aquasail is founded by Shakeel Kudrolli, a corporate lawyer by profession and one of Indias finest yachtsmen and coach whose vision is to build a vibrant leisure boating industry in a responsible manner. Shakeel's focus is building an organization of excellence. (please see website for full profile)
The Opportunity beyond: Aquasail offers an ideal opportunity for those who love sailing and teaching, and would enjoy sailing in a new country. Every member of the on water and off water team will get tremendous opportunities to learn and to contribute in different areas depending on their skill sets, talents and interest areas. As a young organization we are looking for people who wish to learn as well as contribute in areas such as marketing, customer relations, sales, customer service, office administration, event and operations management, web development and more. We are looking for candidates who are great sailors and multi activity instructors and are also challenged by being part of a growth story.
Please see the website to know more about Aquasails product portfolio which includes:
Aquasail Club Select: is a solution that offers the members a range of activities like day cruising, beach sailing, flotillas etc. These activities scheduled through the sailing season to explore the waters and connect with like minded people.
The Aquasail Yachting Academy (AYA): has introduced to India for the first time three internationally certified courses in both power-boating and sailing. The courses will be of truly international quality, lead by certified sailing instructors from the RYA. Since Aquasail has access and rights to the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) course material, the certification offered by AYA will command respect on a worldwide basis.
Aquasail SAILIENCE programs: short for Sailing Experience aims to introduce corporate India to the exciting sport of sailing. With a range of programs and event solutions encompassing sailing dinghies and large sailing yachts combined with the over a decade of national and international experience in this space, SAILIENCE is all set to take the countries high fliers afloat.
Aquasail Distribution: Aquasail represents some of the worlds best brands including Beneteau, Laser, Hobie and Neil Pryde in India
Aquasail Youth Sailing Foundation and more..
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Instructor/ Watersports manager
Main responsibilities: Instructors and water center managers who will ensure customers get a great experience and who contribute holistically as part of a team.
1. Academy
a. Product Structure: Improve and customize the Learn to Sail and Learn to Powerboat course as per the need and level of the students (adults and children). These include dinghy courses as well as keel boat courses
b. Conducting the courses as per the schedule
c. Writing reports and feedback
d. Customer relations through the course to ensure expectations are met
e. Sourcing new customers - helping the sales team to talk to customers to sign up
2. SAILIENCE and SPLASH programs
a. Managing all on water operations: skipper, instructing, rescue, beach management as per the program design
b. Helping structure programs as per client need
c. Follow through with clients to get feedback
d. Helping the off water team with program operations
e. Helping sales and business development with sales pitches and client meetings
3. Club Select
a. Helping to structure and plan club activities
b. Instructing and taking clients on water
c. Helping sales and business development team during client interactions
4. Overall
a. Ensuring boats and equipment in good order
b. Report and feedback and adherence to processes
c. Client interaction and understanding
d. Ensuring safety and rescue standards
5. Additional: there are several opportunities 'off water' and candidates who can learn and contribute in any of these activities as a team would have preference. Some of these are
a. Business development support: presenting options for clients, helping with presentations and ideas, follow up with leads
b. Marketing: helping with marketing literature and programs, liasoning with the advertising agency, supporting promotional efforts, vendor management
c. On line support: web content development and design, blog and newsletter
d. Office administration: vendor development, office organization, data management, process administration
e. Customer service: helping with data systems and CRM packages
f. Event and operations management : working with and managing the operations of the programs
Essential:
Experience in a leisure sailing company
RYA Dinghy Instructor / RYA certified Keel boat instructor / RYA Certified Power Boating Instructor
Racing Experience Club Level (Keel boat or Dinghy)
Graduation Degree
RYA First Aid Certification
RYA Safety Boat Certification
Team player Interpersonal relationship skill
Result orientation
Desirable:
RYA Certified Coastal Cruising Competency
Any other relevant off water skills.
Competencies / Additional Information
Preference will be given to candidates with a working experience in a leisure boating company/ Holiday company/ Service Yard/ Sailing events company
Must have Good communication, Interpersonal and relationship skills.
Should be a strong team player, result oriented, resourceful, independent and enjoy challenges
SALARY
The season in India is from September to May and the contract will be for a minimum of one season. The duration of contract is mutually extendable.
We are looking for the 'right' fit and compensation will be commensurate with the experience and the skill set.
Accommodation, medical insurance, return airfare, reimbursement of visa processing fees etc. will be provided.
For further information and to apply please click the link below:
