Skydiving Instructor

About the role

As a SKYONE Skydiving Instructor & Coach, you will contribute to the safe, efficient and professional delivery of skydiving activities. You will work with an established Australian skydiving operator at multiple locations across Australia, delivering tandem skydives, Accelerated Freefall instruction, and coaching to skydivers of varying experience levels.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting tandem skydives in accordance with APF regulations, company procedures and equipment manufacturers' requirements
• Providing Accelerated Freefall (AFF) instruction, student assessment and progression training
• Coaching and mentoring novice and developing skydivers, providing constructive feedback and assisting with skill development
• Conducting pre-jump equipment inspections, safety checks and gear inspections, including 100-jump inspections
• Monitoring and maintaining personal skydiving equipment, including parachute systems, helmets, altimeters, cameras and other safety equipment
• Maintaining a current understanding of APF Operational Regulations, Regulatory Schedules, safety notices and other relevant publications
• Tandem handycam and oustide camera tasks
• Maintaining accurate training, student progression and operational records as required
• Working collaboratively with pilots, instructors, ground crew and customer service teams

About you

• A minimum of 2,000 parachute jumps in total
• A minimum of 500 tandem skydives conducted as a Tandem Instructor
• Current Australian Parachute Federation (APF) Tandem Instructor and AFF Instructor qualifications, or equivalent international qualifications eligible for recognition by the APF
• Demonstrated practical experience in skydiving instruction, coaching and student training
• Sound knowledge of skydiving equipment, emergency procedures and manufacturers' operating requirements
• A thorough understanding of APF Operational Regulations, Regulatory Schedules and relevant safety requirements, or the ability to attain this knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in English and a commitment to exceptional customer service
• The ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate sound judgement in a safety-critical environment
• A proactive attitude towards safety, professional development and continuous improvement
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays as part of a rotating roster

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of $74,000 – $80,000 plus superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing employment with an established Australian skydiving operator
• Opportunities to work at a variety of Australian skydiving locations
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Supportive and experienced operational teams
• Employee discounts on skydives
• Opportunities to expand instructional and operational qualifications
• A dynamic working environment within Australia's adventure tourism industry

About us

Sydney Skydivers Pty Ltd trading as SKYONE is an established Australian skydiving operator with multiple locations across Australia.