Do any of you 'messing about in boats' types know

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what courses/qualifications a 16/17 year would be able to take to get them on the first step to being able to work at a watersports / outdoor adventure centre.

And this is in AIBU because...?

I think a 17 year old is able to do some of the lower level coaching awards, but would probably need to be 18 to work in the field.

If they are able to wait until they are 18 a company like PGL would take them on with no coaching qualifications (although personal proficiency awards would help) and give them some basic qualifications.

Alternatively, there are various college/uni courses in outdoor education which would include gaining qualifications.

They would be advised to work on getting some personal proficiency awards to show motivation and competency. Check out local clubs.

Hi there

This isn't really an AIBU so we've moved it to 'Other subjects'.

Speak to UKSA and Rockley Watersports, both offer this kind of training do would be able to help you.

They should be working their way through their BCU grades (kayaking), SPA (climbing) and such like.

RYA run courses to certify sailors and other watersports.

An a lifeguard certification wouldn't go amiss

PGL used to be fantastic at this sort of thing. Not sure what they are like these days. If he applies to work the summer holidays with them he will be paid absolute peanuts, but may well end up with his powerboating certificates and a instructors certificate in something.
Have a look for degree courses being run at Charlotte Mason, Ambleside. They may have something suitable.

for sailing or windsurfing, they need the relevant RYA instructor tickets. While you can do 'zero to hero' they will be MUCH better instructors if they actually do the sport themselves, and assist in teaching at their local centre.

they also need an up to date first aid certificate (for all the activities) and their powerboat qualification, at least level 2. Oh, and a CRB check but employers will sort that.

jobs pay really badly but are a lot of fun. Work in the UK is almost all about teaching kids. The jobs in the sun teach both adults and kids.