Professional Watersports Training
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A World of Opportunities
The leisure industry is growing fast; never has there been a greater need for professional, multi-disciplined qualified instructors. On a Gap Year? Then look no further - there are ideal opportunities for properly trained and qualified watersports instructors to work and travel the world over.
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Reputation
At Rockley Watersports we have built up, over more than 35 years, an enviable reputation for our standards of tuition, safety and professionalism - our Rockley trained and qualified instructors work at watersports centres around the world and for many large and respected holiday companies. We are the trainer of choice within the watersports leisure industry with more courses and more opportunities than any other centre.
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Chance to Travel
Our Professional Watersports Training offers a jump-start to instructor status and the chance to travel the world making use of your qualifications. See Course Components to see what you could achieve.
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Is it for me?
Where do I fit in? People come into the watersports industry from all walks of life; students, gap year students and professionals wanting a change as well as enthusiasts looking to make their hobby into their job. Some people start as experts in their chosen sport, but many more start as complete beginners.
One of the benefits of training with Rockley Watersports is that our trainers and coaches will make the best of the skills and experience you bring and help you reach your potential. If there is a single secret ingredient of becoming a successful watersports instructor, it has to be enthusiasm; if you have this, then the world of watersports is waiting for you!
Pro-Watersports Cadetship (26 weeks)
| Low Season | Mid Season May, Jun, Sep | High Season Jul, Aug |
|---|---|---|
| £5450.00 | £5450.00 | £5450.00 |
Pro-Waterstart (2 weeks)
| Low Season | Mid Season May, Jun, Sep | High Season Jul, Aug |
|---|---|---|
| £840.00 | £840.00 | £840.00 |
The course costs include full board accommodation and food
- RYA Level 2 Sailing
- RYA Start Windsurfing
- RYA Powerboat Level 1
- BCU 1 Star
Pro-Windsurf Instructor (3 weeks)
| Low Season | Mid Season May, Jun, Sep | High Season Jul, Aug |
|---|---|---|
| £1460.00 | £1460.00 | £1460.00 |
Pro-Watersports Instructor (9 weeks)
| Low Season | Mid Season May, Jun, Sep | High Season Jul, Aug |
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| £3760.00 | £3760.00 | £3760.00 |
The course costs cover full board and accommodation, all course fees, equipment, certificates and logbooks.
- The Pro-Watersports Instructor trains you to be one of the most highly regarded RYA Dinghy & Windsurf Instructors within the industry.
- Completing this course gives you the opportunity to follow the watersports career of your choice.
- Work experience options are available upon completion of this 9-week course (France & UK)
Dinghy Instructor Package (6 weeks)
| Low Season | Mid Season May, Jun, Sep | High Season Jul, Aug |
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| £2445.00 | £2445.00 | £2445.00 |
The course cost is fully inclusive of all accommodation and food
- Week 1 - RYA Level 1 & 2
- Week 2 - Intermediate Sailing (RYA Seamanship Skills & RYA Day Sailing) / RYA First Aid
- Week 3 - Advanced Sailing (RYA Performance Sailing & RYA Sailing with Spinnakers) / RYA VHF
- Week 4 - RYA Day Skipper Theory / RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Week 5 - Instructor Preparation Week (including pre-entry assessment)
- Week 6 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course








