Watersports Instructor Training UK

with UKSA


 
Activity Instructor
Watersports
Paddlesports
Beach
Instructor Course
Watersports Course
locationLocation:
UK, Cowes, Isle of Wight
start dateStart date:
23rd Oct 2025
salarySalary:
Training courseCheck current prices
contract durationContract duration:
11 weeks
hours of workHours of work:
Fulltime
accommodation includedAccommodation included
training providedTraining provided

We don't just offer certification and training, as a youth maritime charity, we can offer that something extra. We really look after our young people. Our careers students benefit from mentoring, access to our careers network, realistic careers advice and help with CVs. We have a fantastic fleet, a waterfront 4-acre campus, inspirational instructors, and great facilities.

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typical day
The course description
a typical day on this course

This course best suits those who love working outdoors and want to propel themselves from a hobby or passion, into a career. It is suitable for near-beginners or those looking to take their passion for watersports to instructor level. You need to be a good communicator and team player yet able to work on your own initiative. For maximum employability, you will qualify as a multi-disciplined instructor to teach dinghy sailing, windsurfing and multi-hull sailing – making you very desirable within the watersports industry. The training will provide you with the qualifications required to work in the UK and around the world. UKSA has fantastic connections within the industry and will provide students with recruitment support that will give you the edge to enter the industry with confidence.

You will live and eat on-site and enjoy the camaraderie that comes with the campus lifestyle. It also means you get plenty of time to learn, and be out on the water. As we are based on an island we can travel daily to wherever the water conditions are best!




ideal candidate
Who are we looking for?
the requirements for this course

You are required to have at least a minimum of one week’s recent dinghy and windsurfing experience. Anyone without this level of experience will be required to complete the two-week Kickstart course first.

There are no other pre-requisites necessary to start the course but it may be beneficial to attend an open day at UKSA. learn more about the courses on offer, meet UKSA's team, see the campus facilities, and get a feel for what life would be like as a future UKSA student. Contact UKSA to book.
*25th January
*15th February
*15th March




our offer
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your adventure training

Students will benefit from mentoring, access to UKSA's careers network, realistic careers advice and help with CVs. While on site you can take advantage of UKSA's onsite indoor heated swimming pool, bar, and study areas.

UKSA’s Watersports Instructor Training course is all-inclusive with no hidden extras. Course fees include all training, food and accommodation, examinations, certification, logbooks, and internet access for the full duration of the course.




 




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