Water Sports Coach Internship on the South Atlantic, Namibia

You'll coach students in sailing and/or rowing, run weekly club sessions, and organise training camps and events. This is a rare opportunity to coach on the South Atlantic Ocean — our students are motivated and ready to go further. Alongside water sports, you'll contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life throughout your time here.

Accommodation is provided in one of Luderitz's historic buildings — a boarding house or guesthouse — all within walking distance of school. Expect a close community atmosphere, and stunning views of the South Atlantic coast.

Namibia is one of the safest countries in Africa, and Luderitz is one of its safest towns — a small, close-knit community with very low crime. There is no malaria or tropical disease risk, and the South Atlantic keeps the climate mild year-round: never too hot, never too cold.

Luderitz is a nature-lover's dream — flamingos, springbok, oryx, and the elusive brown hyena on your doorstep. Visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop, take a boat trip to Shearwater Bay's kelp forest, or brave the (cold) South Atlantic. Enjoy camping, hiking, braais with colleagues, or a night out at the local bars. During school breaks, many interns road trip through the Namib. There is nowhere else like it on Earth.

Open to adults of any age and all nationalities. Well suited to RYA or equivalent qualified coaches, sports science or outdoor education graduates, experienced competitive sailors or rowers, and retired athletes with a passion for coaching. A recognised water sports qualification is preferred but not always essential — what matters most is water confidence, coaching ability, and a love of the ocean.