Outdoor Activity Instructor - Advanced - Sports Recreation & Exercise

This course provides learners with an opportunity to achieve up to five instructorship awards in canoeing, sea kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering and trail cycling as well as the training required to become a mountain leader.

What are the entry requirements? Minimum:

• You have a Level 5 award in a related area, NGB certifications, and/or relevant professional experience.
• Applicants must be 18+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
• You have completed Level 1 Kayak Instructor (essential), Rock Climbing Instructor Training (essential), and Mountain Skills (desirable). (If you have any questions about completing these certifications please contact the Killorglin Campus on 066 9769244) Additional
• High level of physical fitness is essential.
• Understanding of and sensitivity towards the natural environment.
• Demonstrate participation, membership or leadership in sporting and outdoor activities is an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Positive, adaptable, self-motivated team player.
• Garda vetting is a requirement for this programme and participation is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the Garda vetting process.