"We can teach teenagers to drive powerboats before they are even old enough to apply for a driving license...." Would you like to make a difference, have fun and be active? Then help us guide and mentor 10-18 year olds through nautical adventures and challenges. Our Cadets make new friends, develop leadership skills and gain useful qualifications (Duke of Edinburgh and BTECs). We have excellent facilities located next to Putney bridge. The Unit is a recognized RYA Training Centre as well as A BCU and British Rowing centre. BUT no boating experience required! The Unit has about 35 Cadets - 10 Juniors (10 -12) and 25 Seniors (12 -18) and parades 3 times per week (Tuesday Evenings for juniors, Friday Evening for seniors, and Sunday 10:00 – 16:00 for everyone.) Weekday parades are more classroom-based and our Sundays are spent on the water at Putney.
Hands-on working with the Senior Team to support the cadets in activities. This can include anything from launching a rib and other water activities to assisting with formal parades to supporting Sea Cadets Head Office to general maintenance to jumble sales. The role is hands-on. Ultimately it is about maximising the potential of each Cadet so that might require gentle support and encouragement to huge amounts of motivation.