Sports Gap Years

As part of your gap year you can participate in a vast range of sports courses, jobs and placements: Gap year watersports (BCU training, surfing, diving, sailing etc); Mountain sports (Climbing, MLTB training and cycling); Winter sports (Snowboarding, skiing); And traditional sports (Football, cricket, rugby etc).

There are lots of outdoor education courses to choose from right here in the UK, or you might choose to get a support job abroad with a company like PGL who offer you the chance to train whilst you work (or ‘Earn While You Learn’ as some companies put it). Similar to good ski and snowboard instructor courses, the focus is not usually on creating Olympic stars, but to train high quality teachers to deliver expert instruction. All courses will include an aspect of first aid training but you can take specialist courses independently.

If you are not bothered about instructing, you can still use a sports gap year to take your sport to a new level. Play football on specialist camps in South America and Africa, or qualify as a PADI diver in incredible Venezuela. These opportunities won’t just give you an unbeatable GAP experience, but a solid skill for the future too.

Latest Sports listings

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Resort entertainers wanted for summer season 2025

If you’re passionate about sport, fitness, entertaining, and making the most of your summer, we want YOU to be the part of the ultimate summer experie

Greece

750 € - 1000 € per month
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Palmera Entertainment

Entertainment jobs in Greece this summer!

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Work as an Entertainer in Stunning Holiday Destinations – Summer 2025!

✨ Spend Summer 2025 Living Your Dream!Are you ready to turn your summer plans into an unforgettable adventure?As an Entertainer, you’ll bring energy,

Greece

600-1200 euro
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Maritime Futures Programme

Maritime Futures Programme is a hands-on, immersive introduction to maritime training and careers on and around the water. The course is an ideal oppo