Coxswain May 15th 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of Coxswains at Grafham Water Sailing Club.
Working as part of our team of professional staff and volunteers, you will be responsible for all activities and Safety on the water. Your role will involve some office based work as well as outside. You will enjoy working outdoors, unsupervised to ensure the maintenance of equipment and facilities to agreed standards appropriate for a leading sailing club.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a sense of pride in their work and be practically minded with a knowledge of sailing, wind surfing or power boating.
Qualifications required: RYA Safety Boat, First Aid, a Full Driving License and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Activities at Grafham Water Sailing Club include sailing and wind surfing for club members, with regular Visitor Open Meetings, Championships and Training. Your role is essential to the organisation and smooth, professional running of all these activities.
We are open 7 days per week and hours will vary during the year as we close shortly before sundown. Hours are worked to a pre-agreed rota to provide coverage of daytime, evening (Summer) and weekends.
Full Training will be provided, and assistance with achieving the qualifications may be available.
There are openings for two positions – one permanent full time and one temporary full-time (which may also become permanent) as cover for extended sickness. Part-time candidates will also be considered.
Please contact Heather on 01480 810478 or email manager@grafham.org