Boat Instructor
About this role
Boat Instructor
Grade: 6
Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
JOB PURPOSE
BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.
BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.
The post holder is responsible to the Senior Boat Instructor (SBI) for: the delivery of small powerboat training/Sea Sense Training (SST) (Swimming pool/MTF) to Royal Saudi Naval Forces’ (RSNF) Cadets/Trainees, for supporting the delivery of a safe and professional working environment.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
The post holder is responsible for:
• Delivering NTT’s prescribed standards of instruction ashore and afloat IAW the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training syllabus. • Supporting the SBI to deliver NTT’s Safety Charter with specific attention to Cadets’/Trainees Health and Safety during Marina Operations. • Supporting the provision of Safety cover for all water users. • Completing all relevant paperwork relating to power boat instruction and operations, e.g. lesson plans, risk assessments, maintenance logs, accident forms. • Supporting the maintenance of all Marina and SST training equipment. • Supporting the maintenance of all Marina and SST Water Safety Equipment. • Carry out duties of Duty Marina Instructor (DMI) as required.
Working with the SBI to:
• Support the Marina and SST activities in line with Marina SOPs/EOPs. • Maintain the MTF and SST swimming pool routine. • Conduct safe jetty and davit (slinging) operations. • Support RSNF daily training afloat and ashore. • Deal with emergency situations afloat and ashore. • Maintain VHF communications during boat operations. • Support equipment maintenance schedules for the MTF and SST. • Ensure the safety of all Cadets/Trainees and employees under his supervision. • To instruct or assist in the delivery of BST Seamanship, NST BM and SST in the TINs and at the MTF.
In addition to the above, the post holder will be well motivated, adaptable and flexible to be able to operate in a complex technical environment, where the integration of a wide range of technical skills is necessary to ensure the prime objectives of NTT are met, with minimum supervision.