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ABOUT US
Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) opened its doors in 1974 with little more than a barasti shade on the beach, a few small sailing boats, and a collective desire to promote sailing to all nationalities across the Emirates.
Since these humble beginnings, DOSC has grown to host some of the best sailing opportunities in the Gulf. It is still a non-profit organization run by a team of enthusiastic volunteers, although now the Committee is supported by a team of full-time employees to ensure that members enjoy the best possible sailing and leisure experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Dinghy Instructor, you'll be reporting to the Chief Instructor. Previous experience instructing in an RYA center is preferred, although not necessary. You will have good knowledge of the RYA structure, and the RYA method, and experience working with various types of dinghies.
We teach equal amounts of adults and children, primarily through the learn-to-sail qualifications and regular race coaching.
The role of the Dinghy Instructor is to assist the Senior Dinghy Instructor in the organization and delivery of sailing lessons/courses to Club members, individual visitors, or school groups.
The Dinghy Instructor will have the responsibility of delivering a fun, active, and rewarding sailing experience.
- This role is a seasonal position: September 2023 – June 2024
Job Responsibilities
• Provide daily dinghy sailing/powerboating instruction in accordance with the National and Youth RYA Sailing schemes.
• Ensure RYA standards are adhered to at all times.
• Provide a high level of safety and instruction for guests both on land and on the water.
• Partake in additional waterfront responsibilities including safety cover, customer service, and shore-based duties.
• Implement water safety precautions.
• Assist with daily maintenance and upkeep of the sailing department and its equipment.
• Support the management team to organize races and regattas (inflating marks, setting courses, providing safety cover, etc)
• If suitably qualified, run Powerboating courses in accordance with the RYA powerboating scheme.
• Assist in the rescue and tow of yachts back to their berth in the marina.
Qualifications – Essential
- RYA Dinghy Instructor
- First Aid certificate valid for the duration of the contract
- Working knowledge of teaching sailing to beginners and experienced sailors, individually or in groups
- Two years previous experience as Dinghy Instructor or related position
Qualifications – desirable
- Experience in Foiling, Keelboat, Advanced, start racing, and race coach training.
- RYA Powerboat Instructor
- RYA Safety Boat Skills Competent to lead a sailing session.
- Solid work ethic Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Goal-oriented, organized team player
Communication & Working Relationship
Internal
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
External
• Ambassador for the club always in promoting the facility, networking, and relationship building in the local and international communities
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration package
- Bonus Scheme at the end of the Contract
- Flights to and from
- Accommodation
- Medical Insurance
- A great location on the waterfront with amazing views of the DOSC Marina and our private beach
- Friendly work environment