Senior Instructor, RYA

Are you an RYA Senior Instructor ready to lead others and deliver outstanding on the water experiences? If you are, join Buzz Active as a Senior Instructor and play a key role in delivering safe, high quality outdoor learning across East Sussex.

As a Senior Instructor, you’ll take a lead role in the delivery of sailing and windsurfing activity, supporting instructors and maintaining high standards of safety, coaching and customer care. Based primarily at our Eastbourne seafront site, you’ll also work across Buzz Active’s wider programme, supporting delivery and mentoring staff as required. You’ll be trusted to lead sessions, oversee safe practice, and contribute to the smooth day to day running of a busy outdoor centre.

This is a full season, contracted position for the period of 30 March until 1 November 2026. Full season contracts have the option of annualised pay over 12 months.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold the RYA Senior Instructor qualification
• Training or experience of leading teams at an RYA affiliated centre
• Ability to work with individuals from a wide range of abilities and cultures.
• Are approachable and sensitive to the needs of others
• Are willing to share expertise, skills and knowledge with other instructors

Additional qualifications in paddle sports or land based activities are extremely beneficial.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at our Eastbourne site on Royal Parade on either 25 February 2026, 02 March 2026 or 04 March 2026. If you are unavailable on the interview dates offered, let us know and we may be able to arrange an alternative.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers the opportunity to take a senior instructional position in a busy coastal centre, working with a strong seasonal team and a wide range of client groups. You’ll have real influence over delivery standards, staff development and the quality of on the water experiences, with the variety of working across Buzz Active’s wider programme.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact the Buzz Active Management Team on 01323 463300.

“I’ve developed so much since joining Buzz Active. Supporting instructors and working across our three sites gives me variety, responsibility and the chance to share what I love doing every day.” — Senior Instructor, Buzz Active.

For sharing your expertise, choose East Sussex.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.