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Become a Coach

What do I need to do?

Complete the form below to register your interest as a Cúl Camp Coach and wait for instruction from the relevant county games manager.

What do I need to be a Coach at a Cúl Camp ? (18 years +)

If you do not have one or any of the above awards please contact your relevant county administrator or games manager.

What do I need to be a Camp Assistant at a Cúl Camp ? (16 – 18 years)

*The role of Assistant Coach allows 16 -18 year olds work at Cúl Camps once accompanied by a qualified GAA coach. Please note not all counties accept Assistant Coaches on their program.

What do I need to do ?

  1. Complete Introduction to Gaelic games (Not Mandatory but desirable)
  2. Completed Garda Vetting - parental consent form
  3. Camp Assistants must either attend their allocated Safeguarding 1 Workshop or the camp assistant safeguarding (video) prior to commencing their role at the camp. https://learning.gaa.ie/campsafeguarding

Benefits to you.

  • Build your CV with meaningful work experience 
  • Learn new skills in a workplace environment
  • Explore potential career in teaching, coaching and similar professions

 

SUPERVISORS (18 Years +)

A supervisor is not a coach, but a person appointed to assist in normal supervisory roles. A Supervisor must be an adult and is required to be vetted and have completed relevant Child Safeguarding Training (3hrs).

Supervisors, as a minimum, shall complete the online training provided for Camp Assistants, prior to commencing their role (Games Manager will have access details)

Supervisors may be included in the calculations for adult to child ratio

 



COACHES (18 Years +)

  • Minimum coaching qualifications to be held by persons coaching at camps
  • All coaches must be vetted by one of the Gaelic Games Associations in accordance with legislation, prior to commencing their role
  • Coaches must attend the Gaelic Games Associations Child Safeguarding Training, prior to commencing their role
  • The number of coaches required are dependent on the number of children attending a camp as Supervisors and Camps Assistants do not have a coaching role

 

 

SUPERVISORS (18 Years +)

Supervisors may be appointed to act solely in a supervisory capacity, and it presents Club personnel to play an active role in the organising of Camps. Supervisor is not a coach, must be an adult and ideally should have a role in the Club e.g. parent, committee member, mentor of team etc. They must be in membership of the Association.

  • Supervisors shall be vetted by one of the Gaelic Games Associations, prior to commencing their role
  • Supervisors, as a minimum, shall attend the training provided for Camp Assistants, prior to commencing their role
  • Supervisors may be included in the calculations for adult to child ratio

 

 

CAMP ASSISTANTS (16-18 Years old)

The role of Camp Assistant was devised to enable us to provide a role for young people between 16 and 18 yrs. of age who may wish to work at our Camps. The role is ideal for a young person who has been identified as one that may have future leadership or coaching potential. The Camp Assistant will ideally assist in setting up camp facilities and in showing skills to children, always under the direction of a coach. The Camp Assistant may not be used for the purpose of calculating adult to child ratios nor may they act in a supervisory role, due to their age.

  • Camp Assistants must attend the camp assistant training programme, before they commence their role
  • Camp Assistants must work under the direction of qualified coaches
  • Must be vetted (16 yrs. plus)
  • Must have the ability to show basic playing skills to children

 

 

Application Form

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Sorry..

But we are not accepting any new applications for
cúl camps coaches this season

We start recruiting for coaches and assistants
around February/March each year.

 

 

Feel free to come back next March to enquire about opportunities for next season.





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Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps is not currently open for registrations.

The 2024 season will open for registrations soon.

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Kids get gear!

Each child attending a camp receives Kellogg's GAA Jersey, ¼ zip top and backpack

phpto of Cul Camps Kit - Backpack, Top and 1/4 Zip Top

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Cúl Coaches

Want to join the Cúl Camps team? we're looking for coaches at all levels.   REGISTER TODAY!

Did you know?

It’s also possible to book a second camp for your child, without the gear and bag, at a reduced rate.