Job Description: Freelance Online Instructor

Application Deadline: 25th April

Start Date: ASAP but no later than 19th May.

Position: Freelance Online Instructor
Status: Self-Employed (Freelance Contractor)
Location: Remote – Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection
Hours: Initially an average of 10 hours per week (starting May), increasing to an average of 20 hours per week (starting August), these will fall between 0800 – 2000 GMT/BST seven days a week. There may be opportunities for more hours and flexibility within the calendar month.
Compensation:

• £20/hour
• Annual wage increases as per company policy
• Training/onboarding wage £13/hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Student Support: Connect with students through live chat, email, and phone, providing online support for our courses, ensuring students receive timely, clear and supportive guidance. This includes marking exams and writing a feedback report.
  • Customer Enquiries: Guide customers through the purchasing process, RYA qualifications, syllabus, and general boating advice.

• Social Media: Generate and manage content across social media channels. Including creating posts, responding to comments and engaging without partners.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Ardent Training team; participate in team meetings, share ideas, and support a culture of continuous learning.
• Content Contribution: Opportunities may arise to assist with the creation and refinement of new courses, delivery of Live Sessions to students, or other short-term projects, which would be in addition to the instructing hours advertised here.

Key Benefits:

• Flexibility: A flexible schedule around your lifestyle, including your yacht/boat trips.
• Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom of working from any location.
• Growth Opportunities: Be a key player in our supportive, tight-knit team while expanding your own skillset.
• Dynamic Role: Start by supporting our courses and student engagement, with potential for further involvement in innovative projects as the business grows.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in maritime navigation, training, or related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a passion for teaching.
• Both competent and confident in multitasking on a computer.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Keen eye for detail and confidence delivering a premium quality service.
• We welcome additional expertise (e.g., digital marketing, content creation, multimedia production) that can complement our online training platform.
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor or Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Instructor

How to Apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re a great fit for Ardent Training to admin@ardent-training.com. We’re excited to hear from you!