Application Deadline: 25th April

Start Date: ASAP but no later than 19th May.

Position: Freelance Online Instructor
Status: Self-Employed (Freelance Contractor)
Location: Remote – Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection
Hours: Initially an average of 10 hours per week (starting May), increasing to an average of 20 hours per week (starting August), these will fall between 0800 – 2000 GMT/BST seven days a week. There may be opportunities for more hours and flexibility within the calendar month.

Are you a passionate Yachtsperson with a knack for teaching? Do you dream of working from anywhere and enjoying the freedom of flexible hours? Ardent Training is expanding its dynamic team and is looking for two freelance instructors to assist in delivering its premium quality training.

Ardent Training specialises in delivering the highest quality RYA theory courses with the aim to improve the knowledge and skillsets of every person on the water, keeping them safer and having more fun. We’re looking for someone to join our world-leading team to help reach this goal. 

Compensation:

• £20/hour
• Annual wage increases as per company policy
• Training/onboarding wage £13/hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• ​​​​​​​Student Support: Connect with students through live chat, email, and phone, providing online support for our courses, ensuring students receive timely, clear and supportive guidance. This includes marking exams and writing a feedback report.​​​​​​​​​​
• Customer Enquiries: Guide customers through the purchasing process, RYA qualifications, syllabus, and general boating advice.
• Social Media: Generate and manage content across social media channels. Including creating posts, responding to comments and engaging without partners.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Ardent Training team; participate in team meetings, share ideas, and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Content Contribution: Opportunities may arise to assist with the creation and refinement of new courses, delivery of Live Sessions to students, or other short-term projects, which would be in addition to the instructing hours advertised here.

Key Benefits:

• Flexibility: A flexible schedule around your lifestyle, including your yacht/boat trips.
• Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom of working from any location.
• Growth Opportunities: Be a key player in our supportive, tight-knit team while expanding your own skillset.
• Dynamic Role: Start by supporting our courses and student engagement, with potential for further involvement in innovative projects as the business grows.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Hours: Start with 10 hours a week in May/June and increase to 20 hours by August.
• Compensation: £20/hour with annual wage increases as standard.
• Remote Work: Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection, with the flexibility to fit in yacht/boat trips.
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit team dedicated to continuous learning and collaborative success.
• Future Opportunities: Initially, you’ll help support students on our existing courses, but there is likely to be opportunities to contribute to other projects in the future.
• Extra Skills Welcome: We’re interested in talents beyond navigation – if you have additional digital, marketing, or creative skills, we’d love to hear about them!

Requirements:

• Proven experience in maritime navigation, training, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a passion for teaching.
• Both competent and confident in multitasking on a computer.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Keen eye for detail and confidence delivering a premium quality service.
• We welcome additional expertise (e.g., digital marketing, content creation, multimedia production) that can complement our online training platform.
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor or Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Instructor

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for Ardent Training to admin@ardent-training.com. We’re excited to hear from you!