Watersports Instructor

Necker IslandNecker IslandSir Richard Branson's private island paradise and home. Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands, you could say that it is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. Necker sits on 74 acres that is surrounded by turquoise waters that contain coral reefs and is fringed with white sandy beaches. The island can be hired exclusively for up to 48 guests and is the perfect destination for special occasions and events! We also have what we call ‘Celebration Weeks’, when different families or friends can come to stay on island for up to a week. These weeks are held several times each year, these guests will book individual rooms. Accommodation comes in the form of 11 rooms in the Great House and 4 individual Bali Houses dotted around the island. The property can also be rented for large events and weddings of over 200 people.The style of Necker is “barefoot luxury”, but the feeling we aim to create for our guests when they arrive on island is of coming home. We want our guests to feel completely at ease from the moment they step onto the island, and if they do not then we have not done our jobs properly.The island provides extensive water sports activities as well as tennis courts with a resident coach, gym, and outstanding spa treatments. There’s also a wonderful array of rare wildlife on the island, which we are helping to flourish!If that wasn’t enough Virgin Limited Edition also operates the neighbouring island named, ‘Moskito Island’, another beautiful island where Sir Richard Branson has a home, along with another number of other homeowners. It’s just two miles South of Necker Island and staff may find themselves working closely with the Moskito Island team.For more info on the hotel and the group look at www.virgin.com/limitededition and follow the link to Necker Island.Here’s what you need to have:Qualifications / ExperienceEssential: BKSA Kitesurfing Level 2 qualification or IKO Kite Surfing Level 1 or equivalent qualificationRYA Power Boat Level 2 or equivalentBeneficial: RYA Power Boat Level 2 or equivalentIKO Kitesurfing Level 2 or equivalentExperience and qualifications in other watersports: Wing Foiling, Sailing, Wake Boarding, Paddle Boarding, Surfing, DivingExperience and qualifications in Yoga, Pilates, personal training Advanced Power Boat qualifications such as STCW 95, Safety Boat DriverCaribbean, Resort experienceBehaviours / SkillsA passion for making exceptional holidays Able to work with and accommodate different culturesTeam worker and proven customer service skillsExcellent guest contact skills/socially confidentGood communication skillsHigh degree of attention to detailPassion and pride in workHappy to be hands onAble to perform gracefully under pressureSense of funCalm in emergency situationsResourceful approach – able to troubleshoot in the event of a change of planWhat’s the gig?Here’s what you’d do:Responsibilities include working with the team to provide activities and entertainment for the guests.Providing day to day watersports lessons and teaching some of the most interesting people in the world Preparing, setting up and packing down guest areasDay to day driving of the ribs for guest excursions or airport runsCleaning and detailing of the powerboat fleetGeneral adminAssisting in guest excursionsEnsuring the safety of guests and staff in the waterHelping to ensure the regular repair and maintainance, and safety checks are conducted and recorded for water sports equipment and powerboatsBeing a part of the hosting team once a weekHere’s the dealPackage & BenefitsMinimum 12-month contract (subject to work permit approval)Initial flights from country of residence (and return at end of contract) Competitive Salary (subject to local taxes)22 days paid holiday per year (team work 5.5 days a week) plus public holidaysAccommodation providedAnnual flight allowanceMedical CoverLife Insurance coverIncluded in tips and gratuitiesYou get to work for the coolest brand in the world!