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RYA Cruising Instructors & Yacht Charter Skippers

Based in Vliho, Lefkada - Greece


 Join Our Team as a Cruising Instructor and Charter Skipper! 

Location: Ionian Islands, Greece

Company: Sail Ionian

About Us: Sail Ionian is a premier yacht charter company offering unforgettable sailing experiences in the beautiful Ionian Sea. We pride ourselves on our exceptional fleet and dedicated team, ensuring our clients enjoy the best of Greek sailing. We run bareboat charters, skippered charters, crewed charters, an informal flotilla and a busy RYA sailing school.

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic RYA Cruising Instructor to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily teach RYA Training courses up to Day skipper but may also skipper our charter yachts when the school is not as busy. This role offers a unique blend of adventure and career growth, with plenty of opportunities for progression. When not on the water you will be involved with shore-based operations, assisting in all areas with the skippering team.

The job will take you sailing around the stunning North and South Ionian Sea, stopping off in different harbours every night.

We maintain the highest standards in all aspects of our operations starting with maintenance and cleanliness of our yachts. As one of our selected yacht skippers, you will provide training to a high standard and we will support the development of your sailing and interpersonal skills to achieve these goals. Progression is important and we actively encourage development in relevant areas.

Being a Cruising Instructor at Sail Ionian is both challenging and rewarding and involves plenty of opportunities for progression.

We are looking for all levels of yacht skipper.  The level of experience will dictate the income level. We have 12 month, 7 month and 3 month contracts available (all can be negotiable).

RYA Cruising Instructor / Charter Skipper

Summer Season starting April or May / June in the Ionian


Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering Courses from the RYA Cruising Scheme
  • Skippering charters around the North and South Ionian Sea.
  • Ensuring the safety and comfort of all guests or students on board.
  • Maintaining the yachts to the highest standards.
  • Providing exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences for our clients.
  • Assisting with base support and day sailing between charters or courses

Requirements:

  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Cruising Instructor and commercial endorsement
  • Extensive sailing experience
  • Strong knowledge of Med mooring and long lining
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, bonus scheme
  • Opportunities for career progression within the company.
  • Accommodation provided during shore-based time.
  • A chance to work in one of the most beautiful sailing destinations in the world.

 

Please enquire for more details, sending an email with your CV to info@sailionian.com

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