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Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.
You could work: freelance / self-employed; as customers demand
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work in a sailing club or at a marina.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and physically active.
You can get into this job through:
You could work towards this job by doing a relevant college course, for example:
You'll need to check that your chosen course includes the professional qualifications to become a sailing instructor.
You may need:
You could start by doing an outdoor activities instructor advanced apprenticeship.
This usually takes around 12 months to complete as a mix of learning on the job and study.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have:
You can do Royal Yachting Association (RYA) courses. The RYA is the national governing body for sailing, and sets standards for training instructors.
You'll need to be:
You'll also need to pass a sailing assessment and do further study before you can start training as a sailing instructor with the RYA.
Courses are done at local sailing clubs or with private training companies.
You'll need to:
You'll need to requalify as a sailing instructor every 5 years, and must have a valid first aid certificate.
You can find out more about becoming a sailing instructor from the Royal Yachting Association.
You could move into a supervisory or management job within a sailing club.
You could also become an instructor for other types of sailing vessels, like yachts and powerboats.
Sailing instructors can work on a contract or freelance basis.