About us
Part of London + Regional Hotels, The Lensbury Resort is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.
The Role
Are you passionate about the water, skilled in leadership, and ready to inspire the next wave of Watersports enthusiasts? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chief Watersports Instructor to lead our Watersports team for the 2025 season (March to October 2025). Based at our beautiful riverside location in Teddington (SW London), youll oversee a range of activitiesfrom kayaking to sailing and paddleboardingensuring a safe, fun, and memorable experience for all our guests and members. If youre ready to bring your expertise and energy to a role that combines leadership with hands-on instruction, wed love to hear from you!
Benefits
* Free meals on duty
* Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30 day review)
* Employee Assistance Programme - including 24/7 emergency helpline for you and your family
* Online benefits portal offering lots of discounts
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
* Free parking onsite
* Refer a Friend programme
* Staff Discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R portfolio
* Live-in accommodation may be available for the successful candidate; subject to availability.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver both on and off the water activities; including sailing, paddle sports, dragon boating and raft building.
* Run a variety of activities including big corporate teambuilding events, activity days for summer camps and kids clubs.
* Deliver safe hire of vessels to members & hotel guests
* Manage the Watersports team
* Maintain a consistent and high level of customer care to ensure an optimum service to all
* Ensure a high standard of Health & Safety within all Watersports areas
* Ensure the safe storage of all boats, materials and equipment
* Check the safe and secure mooring of Lensbury members boats on the waterfront.
What were looking for:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:
* Valid DBS certification - essential
* Valid RYA Senior Instructor Qualification - essential
* Experience in working with children and young people
* Proven customer service skills
* Strong leadership skills
* Excellent team player
* Sound Health & Safety knowledge
* First Aid qualification - essential
The Lensbury Club Londons Riverside Resort
The Lensburys exclusive leisure club, hotel and conference centre sits in extensive grounds on the banks of the Thames in Teddington, south west London.
Our members can take care of their wellness by working out in the Lockside gym and studios, playing tennis or pickleball on our courts, boating on the river launched from our specialist Watersports Centre, or relaxing in our extensive grounds. After catching up on emails in our co-working spaces, they can recharge with a coffee and light snack from our deli or something more substantial in our Club House restaurant.
Visitors to the area can enjoy an overnight stay in one of the elegant hotel bedrooms, with access to The Lensburys facilities, enhanced by the location and beautiful surroundings.
For business, The Lensbury provides a captivating backdrop away from the hustle and bustle of central London. Its an ideal setting for a whole host of business events, from meetings and conferences to team building and company away-days.
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