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At Rockley, we’re all about helping our students go further, both on and off the water. That’s why we created the Rockley Instructor Academy, an exclusive, completely optional opportunity for our college students to gain up to £5,000 worth of industry-recognised qualifications for free.
Whether you dream of working as a watersports instructor, travelling the world, or simply want to boost your CV with qualifications that make you stand out, the Instructor Academy is your fast track to getting there.
What is the Instructor Academy?
The Rockley Instructor Academy is an optional training pathway that runs alongside your main college course. It’s designed to give you the extra skills, qualifications, and confidence to work in the outdoor and watersports industry, either here in the UK or abroad.
You’ll have access to a range of RYA instructor qualifications and additional training opportunities, all delivered by Rockley’s expert team at our flagship centre, Rockley Point.
By the end, you could walk away with up to £5,000 worth of qualifications, all included as part of your Rockley journey.
What You Can Gain
Students who join the Instructor Academy can work towards qualifications such as:
These aren’t just pieces of paper, they’re career-launchers. Many of our students go straight into seasonal roles in the UK or Europe, start working for Rockley, or use their experience to pursue careers in teaching, coaching, or outdoor leadership.
Why Join?
Joining the Instructor Academy as part of your Rockley College journey is your chance to:
- Gain professional, internationally recognised qualifications
- Build real-world experience alongside your college studies
- Learn from experienced, passionate instructors
- Open the door to amazing work and travel opportunities
- Save thousands on training costs
It’s hard to beat the value, and even harder to beat the experience.
Where It Can Take You
So many of our past students have gone on to do incredible things, from teaching sailing in the south of France to managing activity centres across the UK. For many, it all started right here at Rockley, with a decision to join the Instructor Academy.
Whether you want to spend summers on the water or start a lifelong career in the outdoors, this is your launchpad.
How to Get Involved
If you’re already a Rockley College student, speak to your tutors to find out more and register your interest. The Instructor Academy runs each year with limited spaces, so don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
If you are thinking of Rockley College come to our next open event on the 8th November, sign up here!
Your adventure starts here.
Train. Qualify. Inspire. With Rockley.