Want to try Something Different during your Gap Year?
Learn to be a Kitesurfing Instructor
Working in the watersports industry can be a rewarding experience. Whether you are looking for something to do in your Gap Year, a break from the rat race or an interesting and challenging career, teaching watersports provides this. Of all the sports out there kitesurfing is one of the most rewarding both to participate in and to teach. Add to this the ability to teach wakeboarding and waterskiing and you will have a highly appealing set of skills to offer to potential employers.
At X-Isle we have designed a 9 week programme to take you from zero ability to instructor level. You will leave the course with a set of qualifications which will enable you to find work at kitesurfing centres all over the world. The course is run at our UK training centre and also in Mombasa, Kenya, our tropical kitesurfing location.
You start out on the Isle of Wight with an introductory weekend where we will teach you to wakeboard to start to develop your board riding skills – this will also go towards your training as a Wakeboard / Waterski instructor. Following this you will fly out to Mombasa in Kenya for 6 weeks of intensive training in all aspects of kitesurfing. Whilst you are there you will get the opportunity to see a fully operational kitesurfing centre in action, work alongside kitesurfing instructors and see at first hand what your time as a kitesurfing instructor will be like. Life won’t all be about work as there will be time to explore the diversity of Kenya with excursions such as safaris planned, as well as the opportunity to give something back to the local community by helping with local charitable projects. Whilst learning to kitesurf we will also hone your skills as a wakeboarder and waterskier.
On your return to the UK you will enter 2 weeks of instructor training which should culminate in your attaining your instructor certificates. This phase covers not just teaching kitesurfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing, but also safety boat driving, first aid and other aspects of centre management which are key to your success as an instructor.
With any luck you will have passed and can now take advantage of our after-course careers service. Through strong links with other kitesurfing centres around the world we will actively look for instructor positions for you to fill.
What you will get:
- British Kitesurfing Association Level 3
- British Kitesurfing Association Kitesurfing Instructor
- Royal Yachting Association Powerboat Level 2
- Royal Yachting Association First Aid
- GMDSS / DSC Short Range Radio
- British Waterski Federation Waterski Instructor
- British Waterski Federation Wakeboard Instructor
- Ski Boat Driver Award
- International Certificate of Competence
Who can join?
There are no pre-course requirements and you will not be expected to have any experience in watersports or teaching.
What next?
Simply call us on 01983 873111 or e-mail us on info@xisle.co.uk and we can discuss your next steps. We run programmes throughout the year.
Kitesurfing at Nyali Beach, Mombasa, Kenya