Deckhand / Watersports Instructor CV example
A Deckhand / Watersports Instructor CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Date of birth
- 3 September 1999
- Available
- 2 weeks notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native)
Profile
3 years on yachts from 41m to 50m, private and charter, now working as Deckhand / Watersports Instructor. Strong in water toy maintenance, tender and tow boat driving and teaching nervous beginners. Looking for a seasonal or permanent position on a 50m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Water toy maintenance
- Tender and tow boat driving
- Teaching nervous beginners
- Water rescue and first aid
- Exterior detailing and washdowns
- Line handling and mooring
- Tender driving
Skills and education
Jet ski and eFoil operation, Line handling and mooring, Deck maintenance and varnish. RYA Dinghy Instructor. A-levels or equivalent.
Interests
Surfing, cycling, yoga
References
Captain of the 50m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Deckhand / Watersports Instructor guide
Captains hire people who already hold instructor tickets and have taught paying clients. Former ski and surf instructors, kitesurf school staff, RYA dinghy and windsurf instructors and PADI professionals all do well. You still need STCW, an ENG1 and a Powerboat Level 2, plus the RYA Personal Watercraft certificate to drive jet skis. A strong swimmer with a calm manner beats a flashy rider. Guests range from nervous six-year-olds to overconfident adults, and you have to read them quickly.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical certificate
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Recognised watersports instructor qualification
Gets you hired
- RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency
- RYA Powerboat Instructor or Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor
- IKO or BKSA kitesurf instructor
- PADI Divemaster or Open Water Scuba Instructor
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
QuestionsSee what a Deckhand / Watersports Instructor earns
What tickets should a Deckhand / Watersports Instructor CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical certificate, PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties), RYA Powerboat Level 2 and Recognised watersports instructor qualification first, each with the date it was issued. Then add RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency and RYA Powerboat Instructor or Dinghy/Windsurf Instructor if you hold them.
How long should a Deckhand / Watersports Instructor CV be?
One page. Put your tickets, your start date and your most recent work on it, and leave out the rest.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.