Boat Instructor

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems serves as the UK Government’s Prime Contractor under Government-to-Government agreements, providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia. The company is responsible for maintaining Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and delivering training to RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel on the safe use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is dedicated to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capabilities through the growth of Saudi National Partner Companies, thereby reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

The Role of Boat Instructor

The Boat Instructor is responsible for delivering small powerboat training and Sea Sense Training (SST) to Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Cadets and Trainees. This full-time position is based in Dhahran and involves instruction in both swimming pool and Marine Training Facility (MTF) environments. The instructor will report to the Senior Boat Instructor (SBI) and contribute to maintaining a safe and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed standards of instruction ashore and afloat in accordance with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training syllabus.
• Support the SBI in implementing NTT’s Safety Charter, with particular attention to Cadets’/Trainees’ Health and Safety during Marina Operations.
• Provide safety cover for all water users.
• Complete all relevant paperwork related to powerboat instruction and operations, including lesson plans, risk assessments, maintenance logs, and accident forms.
• Support the maintenance of all Marina and SST training equipment.
• Support the maintenance of all Marina and SST Water Safety Equipment.
• Perform duties as Duty Marina Instructor (DMI) as required.
• Collaborate with the SBI to support 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, manage emergency situations afloat and ashore, maintain VHF communications during boat operations, and support equipment maintenance schedules for the MTF and SST.
• Ensure the safety of all Cadets/Trainees and employees under supervision.
• Instruct or assist in the delivery of BST Seamanship, NST BM, and SST in the TINs and at the MTF.

Required Attributes

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, adaptable, and flexible, capable of operating effectively in a complex technical environment. This role requires the integration of a wide range of technical skills to ensure the primary objectives of NTT are met with minimal supervision. The post holder is expected to operate with absolute integrity and professionalism, completing any reasonable requests from their line manager that align with company business.