Lead Instructor in Ringwood

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: www.spinnakerclub.co.uk

To Apply: Please email a CV to training@spinnakerclub.co.uk, or for an informal discussion about the role contact the Chief Instructor James Oborne on 07880517110.

Lead Instructor

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.

Primary Roles

• 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.

Secondary Roles as Required

• 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.

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• 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.

Salary

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

Working Hours

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

Annual Leave

28 days including bank holidays.

Benefits

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

To Apply

Please send a covering letter and CV to training@spinnakerclub.co.uk. 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).