Watersports Instructor (British Virgin Islands)

Watersports Instructor

Watersports Instructor

(British Virgin Islands)   

Sir Richard Branson's private island and home, Necker, in the British Virgin Islands, is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. Necker Island is 74 acres, fringed with white sandy beaches and surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs. Necker Island is normally hired exclusively for 30- 48 resident guests, with the option to accommodate more, on an all-inclusive basis, perfect for special occasions and events! It can also be shared with others ‘house-party’ style during Celebration Weeks which are held several times each year, when guests can book individual rooms. Accommodation comes in the form of twelve rooms in the Great House, six individual Balinese style cottages and two rooms in Temple House.  The property can also be rented for large events and weddings of over 200 people and has a wonderful array of rare wildlife which we are helping to flourish! 

Guests on Necker are encouraged to view the island as their home. The island provides extensive water sports activities as well as tennis courts with resident coach, gym and an outstanding spa.  

Necker Island is a fast paced, customised experience that is in high demand. One week rarely looks like the next as we go from family reunions, to weddings, conferences, summer holidays, tennis weeks, kitesurfing weeks and much more. The magic of the experience holding them together and the interaction with an outstanding team remain as the common thread between all these occasions! 

 Moskito Island (your neighbour)  

Moskito Island is a 125-acre private island, in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, unquestionably the most idyllic community of homeowners in the Caribbean. Surrounded by turquoise waters, coral reefs and fringed by white sandy beaches, the new development consists of 10 exclusive three-acre lots, which have been sold as freehold. Additionally, a communal recreational area has been developed for the homeowners which consists of a Clubhouse with pool, pool bar and kitchen area that serves 3 exclusive dining pavilions plus 2 tennis courts, gym and tennis pavilion, a fully furnished water sports facility and welcome and arrival docks and pavilions for the home owners. These communal areas are occasionally used for functions and gatherings. 

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 / Experience  

Essential:  

• IKO Kite Surfing Level 1 or equivalent qualification 

Beneficial:  

• RYA Power Boat Level 2 or equivalent 
• IKO Kitesurfing Level 2 or equivalent 
• Experience and qualifications in other watersports: Wing Foiling, Sailing, Wake Boarding, Paddle Boarding, Surfing, Diving 
• Experience and qualifications in Yoga, Pilates, personal training  
• Advanced Power Boat qualifications such as Yacht Master, STCW 95, Safety Boat Driver 
• Caribbean, Resort experience 

Behaviours / Skills 

• A passion for making exceptional holidays  
• Able to work with and accommodate different cultures 
• Team worker and proven customer service skills 
• Excellent guest contact skills/socially confident 
• Good communication skills 
• High degree of attention to detail 
• Passion and pride in work 
• Happy to be hands on 
• Able to perform gracefully under pressure 
• Sense of fun 
• Calm in emergency situations 
• Resourceful approach – able to troubleshoot in the event of a change of plan 

What’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 areas 
• Cleaning and detailing of the powerboat fleet 
• Assisting in guest excursions 
• Ensuring the safety of guests and staff in the water 
• Helping to ensure the regular repair and maintainance, and safety checks are conducted and recorded for water sports equipment and powerboats 
• Hosting Guests on the island 

Here’s the deal  

Package & Benefits  

• Minimum 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 holidays 
• Accommodation provided 
• Annual flight allowance 
• Medical Cover 
• Life Insurance cover 
• Included in tips and gratuities 
• You get to work for the coolest brand in the world! 

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