Job Description

Role: 'Sea Cadet' or 'Royal Marines Cadet' Instructor

Organisation and Location: Sea Cadets - Sutton Coldfield

Availability: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible, Volunteer

The Sea Cadets is the UK's leading maritime charity and provides a head start in life for young people through nautical adventure and fun. Our volunteers work, both directly with young people and behind the scenes, to help make a positive difference to 10-18 year olds in the local community.

Sutton Coldfield Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets, based on Stonehouse Road, Sutton Coldfield, is currently looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join their team as Instructors.

You don't need any prior knowledge of the military or youth group activities, although useful, because our friendly team can show you everything!

Whatever your experience and skills, they could be utilised to help young people flourish - catering, archery, meteorology, navigation, orienteering, first aid, engineering, photography, marketing, football coaching, IT, social media, finance, driving - there is no limit. Whatever your interest, you could bring it to Sutton Coldfield Unit.

You could also share your skills out on the water with the next generation, through the opportunity to teach watersports such as kayaking, sailing, powerboating, canoeing, rowing and windsurfing. If you don't have any watersport qualifications, we'll provide you with all the equipment, training and the opportunity to gain national qualifications with the Royal Yachting Association, British Rowing and UK Paddle.

About you:

There are no specific educational or experience requirements for this role; having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:
You will be 18 or over
You will be reliable and committed to volunteering
You will be enthusiastic and keen to learn new things
You will be able to work as part of a team
You will be trustworthy
You will be a role model for young people

Benefits for you:

As well as the opportunity to be involved in a range of activities, the Marine Society and Sea Cadets also provides a wide range of courses to develop your personal and professional skills at little or no cost. For Instructors these courses include, but are not limited to:
Boating Courses (including at Instructor Level)
Seamanship
Drill
Catering
First Aid at Work
Education and Training Qualifications
Basic Leadership Course

Volunteering with the Sea Cadets is a great way to gain experience, boost your CV and meet new people, whilst giving back to the community and young people within it.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer

Pay: 0.01 per year

Expected hours: 2.5 - 6 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/12/2025
Reference ID: SCSC - Instructor