Assistant Operations & Training Manager – Gordonstoun Sail TrainingSituated on the beautiful Moray Coast in the North of Scotland, Gordonstoun was founded by Kurt Hahn, a visionary educationalist. The school is widely recognised as the world leader in Hahnian education, an education focused on the philosophies of service, challenge and compassion.We are looking for a Sail Training Assistant Operations & Training Manager for the 2025 sailing season (April to October). You will be enthusiastic for passing on your interests and passions for sailing and the maritime environment.We are a community of over 500 students aged from 5-18, who are predominantly full boarding and are drawn from over 40 countries. Above all, we’re looking for someone who embodies a positive, proactive attitude and shares our belief in the school’s motto, "Plus Est En Vous" – "There is more in you."Gordonstoun is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised and under-represented groups.If you’re excited to learn more, please contact our recruitment department atrecruitment@gordonstoun.org.uk or call recruitment on 01343 837837.The closing date for receipt of applications isMonday 17 March 2025 at 1200 hrs for a 22 April 2025 start.About the SchoolGordonstoun is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boarding and day pupils aged 4 ½ to 18.Gordonstoun has been the world leader in character education for over 80 years and was the birthplace of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.At Gordonstoun, we believe that a broader curriculum broadens not only minds but opportunities too.It is a belief that’s served both us and our students well for over 80 years and that has made Gordonstoun the world leader in character education. Our curriculum, which is unrivaled in breadth, helps every child to achieve their full potential.
**Skills Required**
● Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in all MS Office applications
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Conscientious and diligent with excellent attention to detail
● Enthusiasm for passing on their interests and passions for sailing and the maritime environment
● A proven track record of strong working relationships with students, colleagues and customers.
● A positive and proactive attitude
● Flexible, with a can-do attitude
● A commitment to Gordonstoun’s unique educational ethos
● A commitment to doing the best for students from diverse cultural backgrounds
● Experience of working with children and young people
**Qualifications Required**
● Experience of working in a team
● Experience of maintaining records
● RYA Power Boat Level 2
● Dinghy Sailing Level 3/Stage 4+
● Experience of working with young people at sea
● Ability to assess and appraise student achievement
● Ability to organise and teach groups of students at all levels of ability
● Ability to motivate students
● Dinghy Sailing Instructor
● First Aid Certificate
● Full UK driving licence
**Keywords**
Sailing, Seamanship, Maritime, Training, Manager
