Yachting CoursesWatersports Instructor Training Plus
The UKSA Watersports Instructor Training Plus is ideal for those wanting to qualify for a multi-diciplined instructor as well as building confidence in leading sessions by completing 8 weeks work experience following the Watersports Instructor Training. You will also enhance your watersports qualifications by upgrading to advanced instructor certificates such as keelboat and multi-hull endorsements.
The additional modules of this training programme is rated by our students as the
best part of their training!
Course Overview
UKSA is a world leader in instructing and coaching in watersports, giving you access to the best equipment and instructors. This course will give you everything you need for a career in the watersports industry as a senior instructor.
Throughout your watersports instructor plus training you will receive personal mentoring and Industry Guidance. Our team are there to help and guide you towards your career in watersports. You will find all the facilities you could need on our 3.5 acre Cowes site. For the duration of your course, you will be provided with accommodation and food enabling you to concentrate on your studies. During your time in Egypt, you will stay in half-board accommodation.
Pre-requisite experience:
A minimum of one week’s recent dinghy and windsurfing experience. If you do not have this experience, our Kickstart course will get you up to speed.
Duration:
18 weeks
Location:
UK / Egypt
Qualifications:
Successful candidates will gain the following qualifications:What's included:
Includes all food and accommodation
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Dates and price:
Benefits
- Gain advanced instructor level qualifications in four watersports disciplines
- Access to experienced instructors and top quality equipment
- Put your instructional skills to the test in a guided learning environment
- Become part of the UKSA team, mentored by our experienced senior instructional team
- Gain practical experience of equipment maintenance and repair
- Build confidence in managing groups, lecturing and coaching
- Build your theoretical knowledge
- Health and safety training afloat and ashore
- Deliver service to customers and develop your personal skills
- Food and accommodation included in course fee costs
- Worldwide career options
Dinghy Sailing
At UKSA our dinghy fleet is continuously updated, giving you the best equipment to train with during each level of your course. As with all elements of this course, you will have access to experienced instructors who will guide you through to your instructor qualification.
Windsurfing
You will have the option to complete your windsurfing training in either Egypt or the Isle of Wight. Training in an overseas environment will help you prepare for work in a different country if that’s where you would like to take your career. Closer to home, the Island is a great location, as whatever the weather there will be some great windsurfing to be had in a variety of locations and water conditions.
Kayaking
Having kayak instructor in your watersports portfolio will improve your employability, as this all-weather sport is something that many employers will require you to teach. On the course you will experience flat water, surf and white water kayaking. You will have access to a range of kayak equipment, each selected so that you get the most out of your training.
Career Prospects
Following our Watersports Instructor Training, there will be many career opportunities open to you all over the world. Options include instructing to a senior level, resort or watersports centre manager, teaching or working on a superyacht. (Crew Training may be required)
To help you secure employment, you will have access to our online job service throughout your time at UKSA and once you have graduated.
You’ve already got some instructor qualifications?
If you already hold an instructor certificate in one of the disciplines you can book the remaining ones separately:
Further Training
Once you have completed this course, you may find that you would like to upgrade your qualifications and boost your confidence by honing your instructor skills.
Personal Watercraft Instructor: This new course is designed for Superyacht charter industry professionals. Mediterranean maritime administrations now require jetski operators to have a certificate which means Superyachts carrying jetskis must employ a PWC instructor:
