We’re Hiring – Summer Support Bosun

Temporary Job Description – Summer Support Bosun

The Role of Summer Assistant Bosun

The purpose of this role is to assist the two Club bosuns during the busy summer season. Its primary focus is the care and repair of Club sailing dinghies; it would suit a self-starting dinghy sailer with experience of small boat maintenance.

Period of Employment

The period of employment is from now until end of August 2026 (i.e. ideally for about 2.5 months).

Reporting

Working with and reporting to the Senior Bosun, working with the Boats Bosun. The employing officer is Rear Commodore Sailing although Rear Commodore House will also provide direction.

General person requirements

• Candidates of all ages above 18 years will be considered, although the role is best suited to a person with practical experience in the use, care and maintenance of sailing dinghies.
• A practical nature, able to carry our DIY jobs on buildings, facilities and boats with suitable training and supervision provided.
• As this is a short-term role with limited familiarisation time, prior knowledge of WSC and how it operates is important.
• Familiar with being afloat on boats, an interest and ability in sailing is important.
• Physically fit to assist in the moving of boats, road trailers, equipment and building materials.
• A self-starter, able to identify problems to be resolved, order spares and effect repairs whilst working largely unsupervised.
• Adaptable to dynamically changing work objectives as events change and defects occur.
• Able to understand and implement Club Health and Safety policies and Risk Assessments.
• A team player, able work constructively with Club staff and members.
• Able to assist members using sailing facilities, explain operating limitations and deal courteously with members queries.
• A PB2 qualification would be useful.
• A full Driving Licence would be useful.

Roles and responsibilities

The tasks below are an indication of the roles that would be expected to be undertaken, but are not an extensive list as other duties may arise during Club operations.

• Primarily to assist the Bosuns maintain Club boats and prepare them for use for Club sailing (including racing, training and hire by Club members).
• To assist the bosuns prepare boats and equipment for club racing.
• To assist the Bosuns keep the Club boats, buildings and facilities clean and tidy.
• Assist the bosuns carry out repairs to Club buildings and facilities when priorities dictate.
• When suitably experienced to stand in for a Club bosun when absent on annual leave etc.

Conditions of employment

The general conditions of employment are:

• The role will be for a maximum of 16 hours per week (as agreed at interview), with a maximum of 8 hours worked per day, reasonable unpaid time off will be granted.
• Working hours will be expected to conform to that of the bosuns, although there is some flexibility subject to day to-day agreement with the senior bosun.
• The weekly work pattern is expected to be Mondays to check dinghies after weekend sailing and order spares and Thursdays /Fridays to effect repairs and prepare for weekend sailing.
• Salary will either be the relevant statutory minimum wage for the hours worked for a younger / inexperienced candidate (see below), or as agreed for a more mature / experienced person. Overtime will not be paid.
• Should the successful candidate be aged under 22 years, then auto enrolment in the Club’s pension scheme would not apply. However, such a candidate may request that they be enrolled and make the necessary employee contributions.
• There will be a written employment contract.
• Personal safety equipment is to be worn whenever working afloat or on Jetties, this will be provided by WSC.
• Drinking alcohol is not permitted during the working day (i.e. including during unpaid lunch breaks).
• As a temporary role, 1 weeks’ notice will be applied either side.
• There will be a two-week probationary period.

Rates of Pay

The national minimum wage rates are applicable, these are:

• Aged 21 and over: £12.71 per hour;
• Aged 18 to 20: £10.85 per hour;

To apply for the role, email rcs@warsashsc.org.uk with the following;

1. Statement of interest
2. CV / Personal Statement
3. Name of a member referee (if possible)

Closing date: Sunday 31st May