Instructor Training
We're proud to be the centre where many sailing and paddlesport instructors start their careers. We select only the best tutors and educators to run our comprehensive instructor training programme. Many candidates go on to work for us, delivering high quality adventurous activities to our visitors.
We provide all the equipment you'll need, although you are welcome to bring your own, and a car parking permit for the duration of your course.
Don't meet all the pre-requisites yet? Check out our range of adult courses.
Are you a volunteer and need some help with funding these courses? Give us a call on 0118 934 4424 and we'll talk you through your options.
Archery GB Instructor Course
9am - 5.30pm (2 days) | Age 17+
The Archery GB Instructor Award is an entry-level Instructor training course that prepares Learners to deliver fun, safe sessions for beginners. It is designed for Learners with little or no prior experience of archery and is practical in nature with Learners take part in practical archery sessions.
You need to be 17 years old by the first day of the course and it is open to Both members and non-members of Archery GB.
Full details about the terms and conditions of entry onto a course can be found in the supporting guide ‘Archery GB Instructor Award Guidance for Learners’ found at www.archerygb.org/instructor
£285.00
Outdoor First Aid Course – 8 hour
This is a basic first aid suitable for people dealing with emergency first aid incidents Indoors or Out. It will cover Initial Response, CPR, Emergency first aid, Drowning, Hypothermia and more. The covers these topics in a mixture of classroom training and outdoor scenarios to consolidate learning. This course covers the minimum First aid requirement for RYA and British Canoeing Instructors. This course is Land-based but will involve a practical element in and around the activity center and the grounds.
From £110.00
Powerboat Licence
Following the RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus, this two-day course will give you the skills to drive and manoeuvre a powerboat competently and safely.
How to book:
- Pick the number of people by clicking the + or - under quantity ----->
- Click on any of the date's below in a green box.
- Select the time slot you would like.
- The order items will pop up at the bottom of the page, click continue to add them to your basket.
Please note, this course will need a minimum of two attendees to run.
£345.00
RYA Safety Boat
This course will teach you how to use powerboats for escort, rescue and race management purposes. You will learn how to safely rescue all craft used on the lake. This course is strongly recommended for all watersports instructors. Pre-requisite RYA Powerboat Level 2.
Course Details:
- Age: 16+
- Duration: 9:30am - 5pm over two days (Saturday and Sunday)
- Ratio: 1 instructor to 6 participants
- Pre-requisites: Must have an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate or equivalent recorded experience
£345.00
RYA Dinghy Assistant Instructor
9am - 6pm (2 days) | Age 13+
The RYA Assistant Dinghy Instructor award is the first step towards becoming a dinghy instructor. Participants will be encouraged to take a leadership role and develop their coaching and organisational skills. Once completed they will be able to assist as a volunteer on courses and events at the Activity Centre. This course is also suitable for people working towards their Duke of Edinburgh, Queen’s Guide, or Queen’s Scout awards.
Participants need to have RYA Stage 4 and at least one of the RYA Sailing Scheme advanced modules before taking the course.
From £160.00
RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre-Assessment
9.30am - 4.30pm (1 day) | Age 16+
Pre-assessment day for the RYA Dinghy Instructor course. An external RYA coach will assess your sailing skills to ensure they are up to standard before embarking on the course.
£119.00
RYA Dinghy Instructor
9.30am - 5.30pm (5 days) | Age 16+
Become qualified to teach dinghy sailing and pass on your love of the sport to others. Develop your coaching style, refine your sailing technique and learn how to deliver sailing schemes professionally and enthusiastically. On successful completion, you will be eligible to work as a dinghy instructor in RYA training centres.
Pre-requisites include:
- Pre-entry sailing assessment successfully passed
- RYA First Aid or equivalent
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Safe and Fun safeguarding course
