The dream of working abroad as a watersports instructor is closer than you think, here at The Official Test Centre (The OTC) we can make that dream a reality with our RYA qualifications! This is the time of year when overseas companies are recruiting, such as Neilson, so seize the day and book your Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications with us and you'll be grabbing that passport sooner than you think!
Living and working as a windsurfing, winging and watersports instructor will be the start of an exciting new lifestyle and the start of writing a chapter full of adventure. Achieve your RYA tickets with us and it will set you on the path of opportunity! Just the ticket! Open doors with our RYA qualifications and live your best life!
By Emma Nicholson.
Do you have a passion to teach others? The watersports travel industry is open to all that have the dedication, enthusiasm and energy to teach on the water skills. The best way to get you on that flight to that watersports job abroad is to become an RYA instructor with us at The Official Test Centre! During a course with us, you’ll spend time in the classroom, time on the water and time demonstrating your undertsanding of the practical elements.
Imagine having a job where you get to do what you love everyday, being on the water and enjoying the warmer climes of a location abroad.
The Official Test Centre Instructor Callam Blackwell has worked for Neilson and now works for us at The OTC, he said: "The chance to do your instructor courses at the OTC is not one to miss, being the Olympic venue for the 2012 games the place is oozing with watersports history as well as the up and coming world class athletes! To have the chance to train in such an amazing location that has great wind, with the best kit from leading brands is definitely not something people want to pass up. Working abroad gives you a fantastic opportunity to see parts of the world that may not have been accessible to you before. Whether it’s off the back of a super yacht, or on a beach in the Caribbean. Theres plenty of opportunity to meet some great people and explore, and all that will start with your instructor course at The OTC."
If you like the sound of spending your days on the water, demonstrating techniques, offering tips and ensuring your students have the best possible experience then it is the career for you. Could you teach skills and pass on your love for watersports, build confidence and creating memories that will last a lifetime? Then you need to jump on board!
Here at The Official Test Centre we work closely with Neilson and train their staff at our centre to achieve their RYA qualifications.
Glen Archer, Resourcing Manager at Neilson, said: "Working for Neilson is an unforgettable experience. We are bursting at the seams with fantastic opportunities for charismatic people with an upbeat personality and a positive mindset.
"Ultimately, working for Neilson is about creating an exceptional holiday experience for our guests. Together, our team generates all the 'Good Energy' required to deliver this consistently, so we're always looking for energetic, hard-working individuals with a passion for people.
"The right qualifications and skills are essential, so an OTC RYA Instructor course is the perfect place to start. Our business has been built around amazing people, so alongside the right qualifications, ultimately, personality is the biggest attribute we want to see shining through.
"We are looking for phenomenal individuals who can build rapport with ease and always give our guests confidence that every element of their Neilson holiday is being delivered by people who care.
"Enjoy endless summers in the sunshine working at one of our stunning Beach Club resorts located across Greece, Turkey, Sardinia, and Croatia. As winter arrives and the snow starts to fall, you can grab your skis or snowboard and head into the mountains of Andorra, Italy, or France.
"A job with Neilson could be the adventure you've always dreamed of. Check out our jobs here: https://jobs.neilson.co.uk"
Don't forget here at The OTC we can take you through the ranks of the RYA qualification pathway, you can start on the bottom rung with the Start Windsurf Instructor and then climb higher with the Intermediate and then the Senior Instructor, with winging and wing foiling instructor courses ready for you to find your wings and fly to your career around the globe.
The Official Test Centre, Operations Manager Maurin Rottenwalter said: "Becoming an RYA Windsurf or RYA Wing Instructor is more than just a qualification—it’s a passport to adventure. Whether you're looking for a flexible job while studying, a career in the watersports industry, or seasons abroad, this role opens doors to incredible opportunities. Train with us, gain world-class skills, and turn your passion into a profession. I am so grateful to have a job which motivates and inspires me every day. It’s the best feeling to be able to spread the passion we all have for the sport."
Check out all the RYA courses we run at The Official Test Centre, by clicking on this link, https://otc-watersports.com/instructor-training/ and make your dream a reality! We can also kit you out for your adventures as an instructor abroad with our shop SurfDoctor, get all the best advice from the team on the right kit for you, https://www.surfdoctor.com
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