Healthy Welsh Boating Officer in Wales

Healthy Welsh Boating Officer

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At Welsh Sailing, we believe that being on the water has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and inspire lifelong participation in sport. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Healthy Welsh Boating (HWB) Officer to help make sailing and boating more accessible to people across Wales.

Working as part of our Development team, you will lead and support programmes that grow participation through community development initiatives, sailability, school engagement projects and keelboat programmes. You will work closely with clubs, training centres, schools, local authorities and partner organisations to create welcoming opportunities that encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to get afloat.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion, collaboration and making a lasting impact. Whether you are supporting a young person to experience sailing for the first time, helping a club expand its inclusive offer, or developing partnerships that improve access to boating, your work will contribute directly to a healthier, more active and more connected Wales. If you are motivated by creating opportunities for others, enjoy building relationships and are committed to delivering high-quality community programmes, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Role

You will:

• Work with the RYA Cymru Wales Operational Team and Contractors to deliver opportunities around participation, including, Sailability, Schools Projects and Keelboating.
• Support Affiliated Clubs and Centres to establish and grow sustainable programmes and volunteers.
• Lead the planning and delivery of Sailability programmes, promoting inclusive opportunities for disabled people and those with additional needs.
• Co-ordinate school sailing projects, working with schools, local authorities and education partners to introduce young people to boating and create pathways into clubs.
• Develop and support keelboat programmes that provide accessible and affordable opportunities for new and existing participants.
  

  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• The role will play a key part in increasing participation in sailing and boating across Wales. This will be achieved by supporting the delivery of Sailability, building relationships with schools and education providers and linking with schools and clubs, and supporting keelboating projects.

• We are looking for someone with a Watersports background, who has knowledge and experience in working with stakeholders to create accessible and inclusive environments.
  
  
  

About You

• A team member passionate for increasing participation in boating and improving community wellbeing.
• Excellent relationship-building and partnership working skills.
• Experience of delivering community development or sports participation programmes.
• Knowledge of sailing, boating or watersports, with an understanding of club environments.
• An understanding of inclusive practice and the principles of Sailability.
  
• Strong organisational, project management and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required and to travel throughout Wales.