Watersports Instructor – Newquay Watersports Centre

Newquay Watersports Centre (NWC)
Part-time initially | Potential to increase to full-time

Pay: Competitive and based on experience

Newquay Watersports Centre is looking for a motivated Watersports Instructor to join our coastal activities team.

This is a hands-on role working on and around the water, supporting and leading a wide range of coastal activities and centre-based work. You don’t need to hold formal qualifications to apply: experience, enthusiasm and the right attitude matter just as much. Training and development will be provided, and this role offers a genuine pathway into further qualifications and progression.

The Role

You’ll assist and, as your skills develop, lead coastal-based activity sessions. Sessions operate from our harbour base and nearby coastal locations and may include:

• Paddlesports
• Coasteering
• Other water-based experiences

You’ll work with a huge variety of clients, including:

• Schools and youth groups
• Military groups
• Corporate and team-building groups
• Adaptive and inclusive sessions
• Families and individuals

No two days are the same, and adaptability is key.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in people who are:

• Comfortable in coastal and marine environments
• Resilient, reliable, and calm under pressure
• Genuinely interested in outdoor, water-based work
• Happy working as part of our small, friendly, supportive team
• Confident working with people of all ages and abilities
• Passionate about the coastline, sustainability, and protecting the environments we work in

Qualifications & Experience (Desirable, Not Essential)

Surf or Beach Lifeguard, Surf Coach Safety or Rescue is the qualification we love! You do not need qualifications to apply, but if you don’t currently hold them, then relevant experience is essential (personal, recreational, or professional), and you should be keen to train and progress. 

Qualifications we particularly value (but are not required):

• Surf or Beach Lifeguard
• Surf Coach Safety or Rescue Award
• Paddlesports Leader, Sea Kayak Leader or  Coastal SUP Leader
• Outdoor First Aid

Desirable (Not Essential)

Any of the following would be a bonus:

• Surf coaching qualifications
• NCC Guide qualification
• Lifeguard or water safety training
• Adaptive or inclusive activity experience
• Teaching, coaching, training, or assessing qualifications
• An interest in progressing towards water-based trainer and assessment roles
• WiSE Adventure or Leave No Trace training

If you’re keen to develop in this direction, we’d love to hear from you.

Training & Progression

• In-house training will be provided
• Support available to work towards relevant qualifications
• Opportunity to increase hours and responsibility over time
• Potential pathway into senior instructor, freelance, or full-time roles
  

Contract & Hours

• Part-time contract initially, with scope to increase to full-time for the right person
• Seasonal and longer-term opportunities available
  

Freelance Opportunities

We are always on the lookout for freelance instructors who hold relevant qualifications. We have dates available in June and July that we can get you booked onto straight away, and more coming as bookings come through. There are also free Instructor CPD days available that we can get you booked onto to get you season-ready!

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV, including a brief outline of any relevant experience and qualifications, Subject – Watersports Instructor Positions to:

info@NewquayWatersportsCentre.co.uk

If you don’t currently hold formal qualifications but have strong relevant experience and a genuine interest in progressing, please include this in your application.