Assistant Dinghy Instructor
Required Certificates:
One of the Sailing Scheme advanced modules
Pre-Entry Assessment:
Recommendation by Principal of the Recognised Training Centre
Training Course:
Training should be based on a 20 hour course covering basic teaching principles, centre procedures and specific training in any unfamiliar equipment (see RYA book G14). Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners.
The training and assessment can be conducted by an appropriately trained Senior Instructor who has been nominated by the Principal or Chief Instructor.
The Principal/Chief Instructor will authorise and sign the certificate.
Qualified to Teach:
Up to Sailing Scheme Level 2 or Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3 under the supervision of a Senior Instructor. As the AI's training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling, AIs must never be allowed to work without direct supervision.
Certificate Validity:
This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years.
Dinghy Instructor
Minimum Age:
16
Required Certificates:
Experience:
Experienced sailor in strong winds
Pre-Entry Assessment:
To be completed within one year prior to the instructor course. Read more...
Training Course:
Normally a 50 hour/5 day week but could be modular over a number of weekends or days, with extra time allowed for revision.
Training in teaching techniques afloat and ashore is provided during the course.
Run by an RYA Trainer and moderated on the final day by another RYA Trainer who has not been involved in the candidate's training.
Candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in course preparation, delivery and management, as well as customer liaison.
23-27 October 2023 Cost £300, Pre entry 30 September 2023 Cost £50
Qualified to Teach:
Sailing Scheme Levels 1, 2 and 3, Day Sailing, Seamanship Skills and Sailing with Spinnakers (if suitably experienced and approved by the Principal or Chief Instructor)
Youth Sailing Scheme Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Instructors are qualified specifically to teach on either dinghies, small keelboats or multihulls, depending on their training course and experience.
Instructors are not assessed as competent in running a training centre, and should always work under the supervision of an RYA Senior instructor.
Certificate Validity:
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA Membership:
Required
Powerboat Instructor
Minimum Age:
16
Required Certificates:
Experience:
Five seasons' experience of powerboating logged (preferably in range of boat types and sizes) OR one season for those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation.
Pre-Entry Assessment:
Candidates must attend a skills assessment prior to their instructor training course. Details can be found in the RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook (G19)
Training Course:
Three day course assessed by an independent Trainer on the third day.
Candidates who are already qualified as an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor (power) may attend a one day conversion course, rather than the full three day course.
Recognised Training Centres offering these courses in 2021 TBC
Qualified to Teach:
Up to and including Powerboat Level 2 under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor. If you hold the Safety Boat Certificate, you may also teach the RYA Safety Boat Course.
Certificate Validity:
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
RYA Membership:
Required