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.
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SwimTrek Guide
The key role of working within the Guiding Team, and under the direction of the Operations Department, is to ensure our trips run safely, efficiently,
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Stay for Free at Beautiful Hotels in Europe – Become an English-Speaking Mentor
Enjoy complimentary stays at stunning European hotels by becoming an English-speaking mentor with Angloville! Participate in our sponsored cultural pr
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Kitchen Porter / Commis Chef
A fantastic opportunity to work in the world’s premier windsurfing resort within a highly motivated hospitality team on the island of Lefkada, Vasilik

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Comprehensive package plus perks
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Viamonde specialises in providing ski, snowboard and multi-activity programmes in Switzerland. Our Winter and Summer programmes offer an unforgettable experience for both our employees and participants alike!
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