Current Vacancies

Job Title: Embers Camp Support Worker

Location: Wexford, Carlow, Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork and Tipperary

Duration: Weekend and School Holidays

The Mission:

At Embers Camp, we believe adventure is for everyone. We are looking for high-energy, empathetic, and outdoor-loving individuals to join our summer team. You won’t just be a staff member; you’ll be the bridge between a young person with a disability and an unforgettable outdoor experience. Whether it’s hitting the water or navigating a forest trail, your goal is to ensure safety, inclusion, and a whole lot of fun.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate Adventure: Lead and support young people with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities through outdoor activities, including trekking, team-building games, and bushcraft.
Water Sports Support: Assist in delivering safe and engaging water-based sessions (kayaking, paddleboarding, or swimming) specifically adapted for various ability levels.
Individualised Care: Provide 1:1 or small group support, ensuring each participant’s specific emotional and physical needs are met throughout the day.
Safety & Gear Management: Maintain equipment to high standards and ensure all safety protocols (PFDs, harnesses, etc.) are strictly followed.
Be the "Hype": Bring the energy! You’ll be responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive camp culture where every camper feels like a champion.

Candidate Profile Must-Haves:

Experience with Youth: Previous experience working with young people (ages 8–18) in a camp, school, or sports setting.
Adaptability: The ability to think on your feet and modify an activity if a camper is struggling or needs a new challenge.
Resilience: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and maintaining a positive attitude during long, active days.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with campers and provide clear updates to parents and guardians.

Desirable:

Specialised Experience: Prior experience specifically supporting individuals with disabilities SEN training
Water Sports Certifications: Lifeguard qualifications, Paddlesports instructor awards, or equivalent water safety training.
First Aid: Current First Aid and CPR certification (highly preferred).
Adventure Skills

Why Join Ember Camp?

Competitive rate of pay (reflecting experience and qualifications experience)
Access to pension
Training
Join a tight-knit team of like-minded adventurers.

Application process:

Send cover letter and CV to people@activeconnections.ie

Job description: Social Care Worker

Location: Across the South East (Waterford, Wexford, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Carlow)

Our field staff come from all walks of life with a vast array of backgrounds, talents and experience, and are united by a sincere interest in the growth and development of others.

We need professionals who are compassionate and articulate and who can convert the Active Connections CLG experience into a life lesson. Previous experience working with at risk adolescents. Communication skills including active listening, giving and receiving feedback and clearly conveying expectations are important skills for instructors. Staff will receive training, supervision and a competitive hourly rate + fuel/activity funds.

General Key Responsibilities:

To work directly with young people referred by Tusla/HSE, generally staff 1:1 with young people- Typically young people on the hardiker scale level 3 and 4
To develop person centred intervention for clients with a line manager.
Schedule programmes of work and projects in partnership with line manager
To develop and maintain a good working relationship with referrers and careers of young people;
To establish and maintain an effective system of communications with line manager, referrer and careers;
To produce all appropriate paperwork in line with service policies i.e. session and review reports.
Attend all meetings for client i.e. Child in Care Review, Child Protection Meeting etc
To ensure that all work done complies with both organisational and statutory health and safety regulations and legislation.
Any other duties commensurate with the post

Essential Criteria for Applicants:

Qualification in Social Care/Counselling or a relevant qualification in this field. With or in progress of CORU registration
Experience producing and maintaining client records.
Full Clean Driver’s License and use of own car
First aid qualification
An ability to work flexibly and in an innovative way
12 months’ post qualification experience working and supporting service users is a preference
Preferably consistent experience in outdoor sports/scouting/bushcraft

Benefits:

Competitive rate of pay (€40000-€48000)
Monthly training
Car allowance (Fuel card)
Fuel allowance/Access to pension
Refer a friend bonus
Dedicated training budget
Bike to work
EAP
Medical support plan

Please send CV’s to people@activeconnections.ie

Job Description: Freelance Outdoor Instructor (Level 2 Kayaking)

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Duration: Summer Season (June – August/September)

Rate: Competitive daily/hourly freelance rates, commensurate with experience

Role Overview:

We are seeking qualified and enthusiastic Freelance Outdoor Instructors to deliver high-quality paddle sports sessions.

Based in the scenic waters of County Waterford, this seasonal role focuses on introducing participants to kayaking, developing their fundamental paddling skills, and ensuring a safe, memorable experience on the water.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Coaching
Safety & Risk Management:
Equipment Management
Group Leadership

Requirements & Qualifications:

Essential:

Kayaking Qualification: Canoeing Ireland (or equivalent, e.g., British Canoeing) Level 2 Kayak Instructor award (or higher).
Safety Certification:Valid Rec Rescue / River Safety and Rescue (RSR) certification or equivalent.
First Aid: Valid Wilderness First Aid (REC 3) or standard Emergency First Aid certificate.
Safeguarding Up-to-date Safeguarding 1 (Child Welfare & Protection) certificate.
Vetting: Successful completion of Garda Vetting.

Additional outdoor qualifications (e.g., Level 3 skills, SUP instructor, or Leave No Trace Trainer).

Personal Attributes:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both children and adults.
Punctual, reliable, and able to work independently as a freelancer.
High level of physical fitness and comfort working outdoors in variable Irish summer weather conditions.

How to Apply:

Please submit your current CV, copies of your valid qualifications/certifications, and a brief cover letter outlining your availability for the summer season to people@activeconnections.ie with the subject line *"Freelance Kayak Instructor Application - Waterford"*.

Active Connections CLG - Recruiting Voluntary Board Members

Active Connections CLG is Ireland's leading adventure therapy based provider. We are looking for board members who believe in our mission “Transforming Lives Through Adventure'' and are willing to be active in their governance roles.

Currently we are seeking board members with experience of Strategy, Business development, Marketing and Engaging with statutory/government organisations.

Board Members Job Description

Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO as s/he develops and implements Active Connections strategic plan.
Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by Active Connections for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
Approving Active Connections annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
Representing Active Connections to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organisation
Ensuring Active Connections commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities Active Connections serves