Watersports Instructor Apprenticeship
- Location
London Arena - Employer
Ahoy Centre - London - Provider
Lifetime Training - Wages
£211.40 per week - Level
Intermediate Level 2 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Opportunity Details
At The Ahoy Centre you will work towards your Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship over the course of 12-18 Months.
You will be responsible for delivering Sailing, Rowing and Powerboat Training sessions to our beneficiaries on the Tidal River Thames.
You will receive the opportunity to gain a number of RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and BR (British Rowing) qualifications such as the Dingy Instructors, Powerboat Level 2, Safety Boat, First Aid and many more. You will be expected to be a positive role model for those who come through the centre.
To complete your apprenticeship qualification, you will work with a Lifetime Training Coach who will support you through your course work. Around 20% of your time on the apprenticeship will be dedicated to this.
You will be on a Community Activator Coach apprenticeship, which allows you to get a qualification and get paid to do it! Your qualification will be delivered by Lifetime Training, but you will be part of the Coach Core family- giving you access to loads of extra perks, including kit, training from partners such as UK Coaching and the chance to coach at local/regional sporting events
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Thursday, August 7, 2025
- Thursday, October 23, 2025
Skills Required
-Water confident -Any history of Watersports is helpful but by no means required. -Good timekeeping skills -Safety conscious -Able to work outside in changeable weather conditions
Qualifications Required
No Qualifications Required - All Training Will Be Provided Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE's? Don't worry- you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don't let this put you off!
Training
Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship L2 including Functional Skills in Maths and English
Personal Qualities
-Strong punctuality and attendance -Good attitude towards working with others -Self-Motivation -An interest to work in the outdoor sports industry -Willingness to learn and develop
Prospects
During the program, you will be able to take part in many training sessions. You will have the opportunity to become an RYA Sailing instructor, a qualified Rowing coach, and get your powerboat licence. There are many other training opportunities that happen through the apprenticeship! We have had a number of apprentices who have continued to work at the centre as instructors after finishing. Others who have completed have gone on to work for many of the operators on the Thames such as Thames Clippers, Cory's Tugs and City Cruisers.
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