Necker Island
Sir Richard Branson's private island and home, Necker, in the British Virgin Islands, is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. Necker Island is 74 acres, fringed with white sandy beaches and surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs. Necker Island is normally hired exclusively for 30- 40 resident guests, with the option to accommodate more, on an all-inclusive basis, perfect for special occasions and events! It can also be shared with others ‘house-party’ style during Celebration Weeks which are held several times each year, when guests can book individual rooms. Accommodation comes in the form of twelve rooms in the Great House, six individual Balinese style cottages and two rooms in Temple House. The property can also be rented for large events and weddings of over 200 people and has a wonderful array of rare wildlife which we are helping to flourish!
Guests on Necker are encouraged to view the island as their home. The island provides extensive water sports activities as well as tennis courts with resident coach, gym and an outstanding spa.
The Branson family’s new residence (The Villa), on the eastern side of the property has recently been constructed. It opened in 2020 and is their private residence.
In 2017 Necker Island was devastated by hurricane Irma. It was re-opened (bigger and better!) in October 2018 and has now completed a major re-development phase. As a result, the property in an exceptionally strong position of having new, beautiful, world leading facilities covering both the front and back of house areas.
Necker Island is a fast paced, customised experience that is in high demand. One week rarely looks like the next as we go from family reunions, to weddings, conferences, summer holidays, tennis weeks, kitesurfing weeks and much more. The magic of the experience holding them together and the interaction with an outstanding team remain as the common thread between all these occasions!
Moskito Island (your neighbour)
Moskito Island is a 125-acre private island, in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, unquestionably the most idyllic community of homeowners in the Caribbean. Surrounded by turquoise waters, coral reefs and fringed by white sandy beaches, the new development consists of 10 exclusive three-acre lots, which have been sold as freehold. Additionally, a communal recreational area has been developed for the homeowners which consists of a Clubhouse with pool, pool bar and kitchen area that serves 3 exclusive dining pavilions plus 2 tennis courts, gym and tennis pavilion, a fully furnished water sports facility and welcome and arrival docks and pavilions for the homeowners. These communal areas are occasionally used for functions and gatherings.
The island has a fully independent infrastructure, including water & power production. These services are centrally managed and sold back to the Lots.
Three of the ten Estates are already completed and a further three will be completing before the end of 2020. The Homeowners have the option to rent their villas and the island team will manage that process. A seventh lot is under development and the final three are on the market.
Reporting to the Activities Manager, the Head Watersport Instructor is responsible for managing the Activities Instructors and organizing guest activities to provide the best and safest level of activities to guests.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR TOOLKIT
Qualifications / Experience
- 5 years minimum working in Watersports as an instructor
- 2 years management experience in Watersports/ activities industry
- Proven leadership skills and people management skills
- Water sports qualifications: Senior BKSA or IKO kitesurfing Level 2, RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor
- Must hold RYA power boat level 2 and RYA Safety Boat certificates or equivalent
- RYA Powerboat Instructor certificate desirable
- RYA Advanced Powerboat or Yachtmaster Offshore certificates desirable
- Medical response and First Aid certification
- Quality resort / property experience
- Bar or restaurant experience an advantage
- Overseas or Caribbean experience an advantage
- Other preferable attributes: RYA windsurfing qualification, PADI dive master instructor, tennis, yoga, pilates, cycling, personal training experience
Behaviours / Skills
- A passion for making exceptional holidays
- Able to work with and accommodate different cultures
- Strong instruction and coaching skills to be able to pass onto the team
- Confident and assertive in running a team
- Able to manage and motivate a team of people to work together
- Organised and able to manage complex logistical challenges
- Happy to be hands on
- High sense of responsibility with regard to safety issues
- Team worker and proven customer service skills
- Excellent guest contact skills/socially confident
- Good communication skills
- High degree of attention to detail
- Passion and pride in work
- Able to perform gracefully under pressure
- Sense of fun
- Calm in emergency situations
- Resourceful approach – able to troubleshoot in the event of a change of plan
WHAT'S THE GIG?
Here's what you'd do
- Ensure the Necker Watersports experience is delivered safely and to an exceptionally high standard
- Maintain all of the kit
- Encourage guests to partake in diving
- Lead the activities team on a daily basis, booking guests lessons and excursions, running daily meetings
- Assist other departments when necessary in carrying out their tasks
The watersports role includes:
- Day-to-day guest activities. This will range from teaching lessons, running guest activities to guest excursions
- Preparing, setting up and packing down guest areas
- Proving safety cover for guest activities
- Maintaining all Watersports equipment ensuring regular inventory as well as maintenance and safety checks are carried out to ensure that all equipment is kept in excellent condition
- Reporting any safety concerns to management
- Adhering to all activities operating procedures and safety protocols
- Adhering to all power boat operating procedures and safety protocols
- Ensuring the safety of guests and staff while doing activities
- Driving outboard boats
- Cleaning boats
- Collecting and dropping guest luggage on arrival and departure days
- General Admin, creating Purchase Orders, ordering stock, keeping inventory.
HERE'S THE DEAL
Package & Benefits
- Minimum 12-month contract (subject to work permit approval)
- Competitive Salary
- Share in the island gratuities
- 24 days paid holiday per year (team work 6 days a week) plus public holidays
- Accommodation provided
- Monthly food allowance
- Initial flights from country of residence (and return at end of contract)
- Annual flight allowance
- Medical Cover
- …and the world’s best commute to work!