Sailing instructor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Sailing instructors teach people to sail yachts and boats.

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging
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Sailing instructors typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Sailing instructor you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social— Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Artistic— Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
24,657 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
28,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Sailing instructor

  • 24,367 GBP
  • 25,167 GBP
Average salary for part-time Sailing instructor
Average salary for full-time Sailing instructor

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  • 6,134 GBP
  • 6,517 GBP
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Salary over time for Sailing instructor

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 26,101 GBP
  • 24,220 GBP
  • 25,425 GBP
  • 26,124 GBP
  • 30,022 GBP
  • 28,322 GBP
  • 24,657 GBP
  • 23,867 GBP
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Future outlook for Sailing instructors

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60 000+ jobs available
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-1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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44% chance of automation in the future

Sailing instructor - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Sailing instructor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

You could work towards this job by doing a relevant college course, for example:

  • Level 2 and Level 3 Watersport Instructor Diploma
  • Level 3 Diploma in Skills and Activities for Sport and Active Leisure (Outdoor Education)

You'll need to check that your chosen course includes the professional qualifications to become a sailing instructor.

You could also start by doing an outdoor activities instructor advanced apprenticeship.

You'll need:

  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • the ability to teach pupils how to do something
  • leadership skills
  • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Sailing instructor

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Things to highlight for your Sailing instructor interview

Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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