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Water Sports Coach Internship on the South Atlantic, Namibia

by: Luderitz Blue School

8 (1)Since 2023

Want a coaching internship with real water time — on one of the most exhilarating stretches of ocean on earth? At Luderitz Blue School, you'll coach students in sailing, rowing, or both, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Our students already have foundations; your job is to take them further. We are a proud IOC-UNESCO Blue School in Namibia, embedding ocean literacy and marine science into everything ...

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Program Highlights

Coach sailingand/or rowing on the South Atlantic Ocean at an IOC-UNESCO Blue School where ocean literacy is embedded into the curriculum and the culture.

Work with students who already have foundations — your role is to build on real skills and push a motivated cohort to the next level

Run weekend sessions and organise water sports events that create genuine, lasting experiences for the young people of Luderitz.

Contribute beyond the water — extracurricular activities, sports sessions, and community programmes make this a truly varied internship.

Live in a unique environment where the Namib Desert meets the South Atlantic — one of the world's most dramatic coastal settings, right outside your door.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Luderitz, Namibia
Cost Per Week: $100-300
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundTeach Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: Varies
Types & Subjects
Focus Areas:
  • Experiential Learning
  • Gap Year
  • Outdoor Education
Fields:
  • Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
  • Education
  • Sports
  • See more
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • English
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Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8

Total Reviews

1

Blue Scool intern (EPIC)

May 11, 2026by: Jakob van Leeuwen - Netherlands

Program: Water Sports Coach Internship on the South Atlantic, Namibia

8

I went to Namibia to intern at the Blue School in September 2025, not really knowing what I would find or if I would like it. Transport from the airport was arranged for me, and when I walked into the school, I was surrounded by smiles and welcoming staff and children. It was an amazing experience; to me, it felt like a place where, if you have a good (or bad) idea, you are allowed to carry it out and you will receive help with it. Because the school is quite small, you know everybody by name. The environment is beautiful, with lots of nature, wildlife, and an ocean to swim in. The town is really small; it has a harbor, one gym, two supermarkets, and a few bars. I never felt unsafe walking around in town, but I do think that at night it is best to avoid certain areas. In my spare time, I went clubbing, and you can rent or borrow a car to go camping and exploring; I also surfed and rode my bike. For me it was a great experience and, besides all the fun I had and the friends I made, it was super educational learning from another culture and working with different people.

Beach day with the scoolRowing club in the harbourMy Brother biking in the dunes

Program Details

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Locations

  • Luderitz, Namibia

Types and Subjects

  • Focus Areas
  • Experiential Learning
  • Gap Year
  • Outdoor Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Teach Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Gap Year Timing:

    Age Requirement

    Age Requirement Varies

    Guidelines

    Nationalities:
    • English

    This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

    Cost per week

    $100-300

    Program Cost Includes

    • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
    • Some Program Activity Costs
    • Wifi Costs
    • Welcome Dinner

    Accommodation Options

    • Apartment/Flat
    • Group living
    • Guest House

    Qualifications & Experience

      Language Skills Required

    • English

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Written Application
    • Letters of Reference
    • Phone/Video Interview

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Luderitz Blue School

    Luderitz Blue School

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    Ready to Learn More?

    Want a coaching internship with real water time — on one of the most exhilarating stretches of ocean on earth? At Luderitz Blue School, you'll coach students in sailing, rowing, or both, on the South Atlantic Ocean. Our students already have foundations; your job is to take them further. We are a proud IOC-UNESCO Blue School in Namibia, embedding ocean literacy and marine science into everything we do. Our boathouse, boats, and enthusiastic young people are ready and waiting. All you need to bring is your knowledge, your passion, and your coaching instincts. You'll run weekly sessions, organize training camps and events, and contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life — making this a genuinely well-rounded international internship. Life here isn't just about work. You...

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