Role: Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor
Start Date: July
Contract Period: July – September
Type: Part-Time (Weekdays & Weekends Available)

The Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School is recruiting Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructors to deliver powerboat training courses throughout the summer season.

This is a flexible role teaching a range of Irish Sailing powerboat courses, Introduction to Powerboating and National Powerboat Certificate. Courses are delivered to both adults and young people.

What’s Involved

Courses run throughout the week and at weekends, with flexible scheduling available. Instructors can commit to regular dates in advance or select available shifts based on their availability.

You’ll be responsible for delivering practical and shore-based elements of Irish Sailing powerboat courses, ensuring students develop their skills safely and confidently. Our administrative team handles bookings, certification, and course administration, allowing instructors to focus on teaching.

Duties include:

  • Delivering Irish Sailing powerboat courses up to National Powerboat Certificate level
  • Providing practical on-water instruction and safety coaching
  • Preparing and maintaining training equipment and boats
  • Supporting students throughout their course
  • Assisting with equipment and boat turnaround at the end of each session

Payment is made weekly every Monday for the previous week’s hours.

Requirements

  • Valid Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor Certificate
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • Garda Vetting through Irish Sailing
  • Previous instructional experience is an advantage but not essential

Personal Qualities

  • Professional and reliable
  • Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills

Both experienced and newly qualified instructors are encouraged to apply. Additional training and support will be provided where required.

Application Process

Please send your CV to glyn@inss.ie with “Irish Sailing Powerboat Instructor” in the subject line. Suitable applicants will be invited to a Zoom or in-person meeting to discuss the role and answer any questions.