Irish Sailing Senior Instructor

An Irish Sailing Senior Instructor is an experienced Instructor who has developed the skills to both deliver high-quality instruction independently and lead a team of instructors in the safe and effective delivery of Irish Sailing accredited training courses within an Irish Sailing Training Centre.

As such, they operate not only as a leader and manager, but also as a skilled instructor, capable of stepping into any session and delivering to a high standard. They combine instructional expertise with the ability to support, guide and develop others.

Every Training Centre requires a Senior Instructor, with qualifications available across each discipline: Sailing, Powerboating and Windsurfing.

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Am I Eligible to Become a Senior Instructor...

The Pre-Requisites to become an Irish Sailing Senior Instructor for all discilpines are;

Senior Instructor Eligibility

• A valid Irish Sailing Instructor certificate in the relevant discipline (Sailing or Windsurfing or Powerboat).
• Be at least 19 years old.
• A recommendation from a Club Training Officer or Centre Principal.
• A recommendation from a Senior Instructor.
• Have instructed over at least 2-seasons in at least x2 different Training Centres.
• Valid First-Aid certificate.
• Garda Vetting clearance (via Irish Sailing).
• Sport Ireland Safeguarding 1 (Child Protection) Certificate. 
• Current Irish Sailing Membership - direct membership to Irish Sailing or via your Home Club membership. 

SBSS Senior Instructor candidates will also have;

• A valid SBSS Advanced Instructor Endorsement OR has completed a SBSS Pre-Entry Assesment, within the last 12 months.
• an Irish Sailing Safety Boat Certificate (personal competency certificate).
• 50 days instructing logged in your Instructor Logbook (using the SBSS syllabus, under the supervision of a Senior Instructor, in an accredited Training Centre).

Powerboat Senior Instructor candidates will also have;

• 26 days instructing logged in your Instructor Logbook (using the relevant NPTS, IWMTS, PWC syllabus, under the supervision of a Senior Instructor, in an accredited Training Centre).

Windsurfing Senior Instructor candidates will also have;

• 50 days instructing logged in your Instructor Logbook (using the syllabus, under the supervision of a Senior Instructor, in an accredited Training Centre).