Lifeboat Training Co-ordinator - Seahouses

About Us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Seahouses is looking for a volunteer to expand their involvement with the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Training Co-ordinator.

Established in 1827, Seahouses Lifeboat Station runs both an all-weather lifeboat and an inshore lifeboat. The crews have been presented with four awards for gallantry. The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team. All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and youth education presenters.

The impact you will make

This role will help us save lives at sea by co-ordinating, planning and recording all aspects of training at the lifeboat station so that all crew are adequately prepared for service and the required standards are met.

What you will be doing

• Maintain station training records
• Co-ordinate training with the Lifeboat Operations Manager, Coxswain/Helm and Mechanic
• Contact Area Assessor and Divisional Assessor Trainer with regard to assessments
• Maintain the station training plan
• Carry out succession planning with the Lifeboat Operations Manager

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer

What you need for this role

• Team player
• Good communicator
• Leadership skills
• Local maritime knowledge
• IT literate
• Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable)

What’s in it for you

• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference
• Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV
• Gain the satisfaction of giving back
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed