Stranraer Water Sports Association

Stranraer Water Sports Association (SWSA) is a charitable organisation set up to promote watersports opportunities in the South West of Scotland. Based on the shores of Loch Ryan on the beachfront in Stranraer we are easily accessible and within walking distance of the town high street. We are focused on delivering engaging and informative watersports sessions to the people who we work with and do so in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.

Working with adults, young people, school groups and youth groups we can deliver tasters and courses in a variety of different disciplines, from paddle boarding to coastal rowing we’re sure you’ll find something you’d like to try.


JOB VACANCY - Senior Instructor

This is an exciting role for a person that is a self stater with the passion for developing individuals through water sports. We are looking for an SI to join our team in order for us to grow and develop our watersports program in 2025. After an incredibly busy 2024 season and with work starting on our new building in the immediate future we are looking to build out team of instructors. 

Stranraer Water Sports is a young watersports organisation with some big ambitions….. currently offering a wide selection of watersports; Sailing, SUP, Coastal Rowing, Kayaking, Open Water Swimming, Powerboating and Canoeing. Activities are for the; local community, schools, youth groups and visitors, as well as delivering local and large events, in 2025 we are hosting the Skiffie World Championships and the 2025 edition of the Scottish Fin and Foil Championships. 

This role is for an  immediate start as we have a lot of preparation to do over the winter months in readiness for the season starting at Easter. The association will help with finding / sourcing accommodation. 

Please find attached the Job Description - if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with Tom for an informal chat. tom@stranraerwatersports.com


Or are you after a bespoke session?

If so, please get in touch directly. 

You might have; a group of friends, a kids birthday party, Stag or Hen do, work colleagues, youth group that are looking for some fun on the water - why not get in touch and see what we can offer. 


Contact us

Phone us: 07719 176 965

Email: info@stranraerwatersports.com