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Vice Principal
Salary: £40-50k DOE
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Vice Principal to oversee the day-to-day operations of their busy training centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with a passion for sailing, education, and team leadership.
About the Role
As Vice Principal, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the centre. You will play a key role in ensuring occupancy levels are met and that the highest standards of training, customer experience, and operational efficiency is achieved. While this is a predominantly shore-based leadership role, there will be opportunities to sail and teach if desired.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the sailing school, ensuring smooth booking, course delivery and a high-quality student experience.
- Co-ordinate marketing and sales efforts, manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively to meet business objectives.
- Lead and support a team of full-time and part-time staff and freelance instructors inline with company standards.
- Ensure that all training equipment is maintained to a high standard.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety protocols, and RYA training standards is maintained.
- Act as a key point of contact for students and instructors, resolving any issues that arise.
- Drive the development and growth of the centre, contributing to business strategy and customer engagement.
About You
- Experienced Yachtmaster Instructor or similar background, with a passion for sailing and education.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in team coordination and HR responsibilities.
- Commercially minded with an understanding of budgets, sales, marketing and customer service.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on approach.
- Knowledge of boat maintenance and refits.
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and committed to maintaining high standards.
This is a unique opportunity to take on a leadership role in a thriving sailing school, helping to shape its future while maintaining an active connection to the world of sailing.
If this is you apply with a CV and covering letter about what excites you about this role to charlie@firstclasssailing.com
Part Time Bosun Required
Are you the ‘fix it’ person we need?
We are looking for a part time maintenance person to help look after and maintain our yachts. This is a part time role which would suit someone with a bit of spare time on their hands.
You will be joining a great team but will also need to be happy working alone. Some weeks 1 or 2 days maybe required of you. Other weeks there may only be 3 hours or so on a Thursday or Friday afternoon.
Do you have the maintenance skills we need?
You need to like fixing things and have good initiative. Ideally you will have experience of fixing things on boats.
Sailing and qualifications a definite advantage but not essential.
To apply for this role please email info@firstclasssailing.com or call 0203 006 3717 and tell us why you are suited to the role.