TY Adventure Instructor Internship
Coachford
Your Adventure Career Starts Here!
Kickstart your outdoor career with our two-season Adventure Centre Internship, designed especially for Transition Year students who want hands-on experience, real qualifications, and an unforgettable summer.
Program Duration and Commitment
This internship runs across two summer seasons, combining paid work with high-quality training.
Dates: June – August (each year)
Weekly Commitment
***** hours of paid, hands-on work experience
***** hours of structured training toward internationally recognised qualifications
What You'll Gain
This is more than a job — it's your pathway into the outdoor adventure industry.
Industry Certifications Included
Paddle UK SUP Safety & Rescue
Paddle UK SUP Instructor
Paddle UK Paddlesports Safety & Rescue
Paddle UK Paddlesports Instructor
RLSS Open Water Lifeguard
ERCA High Ropes Instructor
First Aid Responder
Child Safeguarding
Manual Handling
Priceless Experience & Skills
Work alongside professional adventure instructors
Build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Learn to interact confidently with customers
Grow in a fun, supportive, like-minded community
Who Should Apply?
We're looking for enthusiastic, outdoors-loving TY students who are eager to learn and ready to grow.
You don't need experience — just:
Positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Passion for adventure
Not Suitable For
Leaving Cert, 5th Years, or Junior Cert students — focus on exams and apply next year
Anyone not currently in Transition Year — this is a 2-year programme, which you will not be able to complete if you are doing the Leaving Cert in ****.
Anyone unable to commit to weekly training across two full summers
Those seeking full-time employment — this is a work/training hybrid
Important Terms & Conditions
Applications
Closing date: 2nd March ****
Results issued by: 9th March ****
Interviews
Full-day practical session
Deliver a team-building game to your peers
Conducted by independent trainers
Date: Sunday, 16th March ****
Results: 26th March ****
Start Your Journey Today
Don't miss your chance to train, work, and grow with Ireland's leading adventure centre.
Apply now and secure your place in this life-changing internship.
Adventure awaits.
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