Neilson Academy

After the successful launch of the Neilson Academy in 2006, this year’s Academy will start on 22 November 2007 in Dahab, Egypt. This exciting year-round destination provides the perfect conditions for you to learn and develop your skills, whatever your starting level, enabling you to gain essential qualifications to progress in the watersports and activities industries.

At Neilson, our staff are expected to be passionate about the range of activities they are involved in – we recruit individuals who demonstrate a desire to get involved, further their skills, and share their enthusiasm and expertise with our guests. Our existing staff are ready to share their knowledge and expertise, helping help you embark on a similar career.

We know from over a quarter of a century of experience the skills we look for in our staff, and so are the perfect choice to help guide you on the first steps of a career in an expanding dynamic and rewarding industry.

No-one else can offer all of the following:

•     Flexible options tailored to suit your existing skill level
•     Work experience placements included on the course at no extra cost
•     Guaranteed employment with the industry’s preferred employer
•     Options to include mountain biking and scuba diving qualifications
•     Learn to kitesurf option
•     Full board hotel accommodation
•     Full security of ABTA and ATOL bonding
•     Training in essential skills for progression in the watersports industry

At the Neilson Academy, subject to attaining necessary skill levels, you will be able to gain qualifications from the following list:

•     RYA Dinghy Instructor
•     RYA Windsurfing Instructor
•     Off-Road Training Consultancy Trail Leader (Mountain Biking)
•     PADI Open Water Diver (optional extra)
  
•     PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (optional extra)
  
•     RYA Powerboat Level 2
  

  Prices start from £4,150 for a 16 week package

  To receive more information on dates, options and prices please  e-mail academy@neilson.com