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Coach holidays are one of the most comfortable and relaxing ways to enjoy a short break or longer duration holidays across the Great British Isles and Europe.

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We offer an excellent choice of great-value day excursions with local departures across the East Midlands!

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Coaches and Scouts 27-2022.00 Bright Outlook Updated 2024

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

Sample of reported job titles: Baseball Coach, Basketball Coach, Coach, Cross Country Coach, Football Coach, Gymnastics Coach, Soccer Coach, Softball Coach, Track and Field Coach, Volleyball Coach

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• 49%   responded: Bachelor’s degree required
• 19%   responded: Master’s degree required
• 17%   responded: Associate’s degree required
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data external site and 2022-2032 employment projections external site . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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• American Baseball Coaches Association external site
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• American Volleyball Coaches Association external site
• College Swimming Coaches Association of America external site
• Golf Coaches Association of America external site
• National Association of Basketball Coaches external site
• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics external site
• National Education Association external site
• National Fastpitch Coaches Association external site
• National Field Hockey Coaches Association external site
• National High School Coaches Association external site
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America external site
• Next College Student Athlete external site
• Society of Health and Physical Educators external site
• U.S. Soccer external site
• U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association external site
• Women's Basketball Coaches Association external site

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Booked and swapped.

Always helpful and accommodating staff. Booked football away travel last 2 seats on bus but we were not sat together. Lady advised me to ring in a few days time to see if they had put another bus on, they had and sorted 2 seats together on another bus. Thanking you.

Date of experience : 18 March 2024

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Thank you for your leaving us a lovely review, it is really appreciated! We are always working really hard to offer our valued customers a truly wonderful time away and am grateful for the feedback you have given. We hope to see you on another tour soon, Joseph

We had to change a weekend booking to a…

We had to change a weekend booking to a booking for two one day trips - this was dealt with very effiiently by Helen who had to ring us back as the system had crashed. Very impressed with the service received.

Date of experience : 21 March 2024

Whoever I speak to when booking…

Whoever I speak to when booking holidays or day trips, there is always a bubbly professional at Skills to guide and advise. This has been the case continuously over the past 40 odd years. Thank you. Regards to all.

Date of experience : 19 March 2024

Always been very happy with Skills…

Always been very happy with Skills holidays. The only down side is going all over to pick people up and doing it all in reverse when you return home. Takes too long.

Date of experience : 18 February 2024

Relief coach had to attend after an…

Relief coach had to attend after an hour’s journey. This meant a knock on affect to our arrival and later departure which meant a long day before arriving home to Nottingham on 11 March. The driver was a good host and should be congratulated on his service that day

Date of experience : 07 March 2024

I am really sorry to read that you didn’t enjoy some aspects of your experience with Skills. We really do appreciate our valued customers who travel with us, and we do work very hard to offer the best experience we can. Please do drop me an email at [email protected] as we do always welcome feedback. Thanks! Joseph

Very easy to book and straightforward

Very easy to book and straightforward, really pleased with the booking method.

Jacobite Steam and Cruise

The last holiday l went on was the jacobite steam and cruise, the driver Andy and hostess Cheryl were simply amazing and made the holiday even more special. I will be booking another once l have had my knee surgery.

Date of experience : 09 October 2023

The way to book without stress

Booking by phone is great. Tried on line but too much messing about with required information. When got as far on line as choosing seats it would only let me choose one seat either side of aisle. (2 people booking) Very friendly young man on phone booking & very helpful.

SKILL COACH HOLIDAY, AMAZING STAFF AND COACHES RELAX AND ENJOY.

Wasn't sure if would like a coach trip.We certainly did it wasso relaxing and the coaches are fantastic especially optimum where you can have a drink very cheap with hostess serving, making sure if you need a drink ir anything. Watching a movie absolutely brilliant so now we booked another break this year . Book early they are popular so go quickly

Date of experience : 26 February 2024

Travel experience

Skills always provide holidays as described in the brochures , accommodation is always of high standard , coaches are clean and first class with friendly and helpful drivers , destinations are well selected and always provide new experiences , we have tried other travel companies but Skills always come out top , we'll keep booking holidays/mini breaks as long as the high standard is maintained

We have booked with Skills on several…

We have booked with Skills on several occasions and are due to go with them in two weeks for our first of 3 holidays with them this year. Skills provide great holidays at very competitive prices. Can't fault them.

Date of experience : 06 February 2024

A very presentable

A very presentable, helpful, polite driver. Everything ran like clockwork. Stops there and back which was helpful. Toilet on the coach, especially required for the more elderly passengers.

Date of experience : 02 February 2024

Easy to book a day trip

Easy to book a day trip. Choice of 3 pick up areas. Entrance tickets and journey inclusive. Would like approx journey times to plan for eating and getting home.

Date of experience : 02 March 2024

Never received my of booking

Never received my of booking. Had to ring and ask for confirmation. Was eventually emailed even though I asked for it by post.

Date of experience : 06 March 2024

We have been on a few Skills holidays…

We have been on a few Skills holidays and each time have found booking online very easy. The drivers have been pleasant, caring and helpful and the included excursions well planned. Local pickups are a bonus.

Date of experience : 27 January 2024

Excellent day out … pity about the rain !,

Pretty good day out . We are selective which trips we book now , opting for last pick up in Derby and therefore first drop off on the way home , making our day out not so long for us . We ve done our share of 7.30 am pick up and then only being in Mansfield at 10.00am Think our drivers name was Glen , very polite and confident driver . The weather travelling to Cambridge was pretty bad , almost non stop rain and it was still raining when we arrived. We were pleased Glen suggested making this a 4 hour stop considering the weather and most people agreed. Good call . We were given Glens number in case of emergency and it was a shame the two ladies who got lost didn’t think to ring him as they were late back to the coach . Luckily Glen had a contact number from their booking form and phoned several times to see how they were progressing. They were lucky … 30 mins late and Glen waited for them . As someone else said “ if it had been a cruise ship we would have left them behind “ Didn’t hit much traffic coming home , all in all a good day out , especially considering we were on the Optimum coach which really is travelling in style ! Definitely recommend Skills Travel .

Jersey Boys in the Trossachs. Group no show

Bus, hotel, staff all very very good. Downside booked Jersey Boys in the Trossachs with visit to Sconce Palace, but Sconce Palace closed until Easter (no fault of Skills) changed to Stirling Castle. Problem was dropped first in Stirling at shopping centre for several hours and nothing else to do but sit in centre and wait. Same shops as at home Boots, M&S for example and I did not go to Scotland to visit a shopping centre, surely something else could have been arranged, Next day visit to Loch Lomand Shores now if you don’t know this is another shopping outlet, so be aware. There is a bird sanctuary and an aquarium which were good. No cruises on Loch Lomand as again did not start until Easter again no fault of skills. Next disappointment was no Jersey Boys and this was the biggest disappointment as we had booked this trip only as they were performing. Another group was on, but it was such a disappointment as we would not have booked this trip if we had known. Overall a disappointing trip. On saying this, this will not deter us from using Skills in the future as we have had several very good trips with them I the past.

Date of experience : 22 February 2024

Great experience, we’ve booked to go again.

Lovely driver, really friendly & helpful. We went to London for the weekend… great seats for our West End Show, plenty of free time & nice hotel.

Date of experience : 11 March 2024

The colleague I spoke to was

The colleague I spoke to was, friendly, knowledgeable and competent. The whole interaction was dealt with in a professional manner.

Date of experience : 13 March 2024

Harry Potter Experience

That we didn't have to drive to London was a bonus but if we had known the bus route prior to the day we would have opted to join the bus at the last pick up before the motorway. This put an extra hour on our day. The trip to Harry Potter experience was one that I would recommend it was a truly magical experience and one I will not forget. The coach was very comfortable and the driver was informative.

Date of experience : 01 February 2024

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Scottish Isles - an introduction

Situated just off the north-eastern tip of Scotland on the near-edge of Europe, Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides are a wilderness in which to shake off the cobwebs. All sorts of nature abound here, from seals and otters to ponies and hundreds of birds, making it a wildlife lover's paradise.

From jagged cliffs to unspoilt beaches and stone circles left by settlers some 4,000 years ago, the region is steeped in age-old history. Explore the islands' Norse heritage on a coach holiday, where the sound of fiddles can still be heard drifting through the fresh air.

Cruising is another great way of accessing this remote Scottish wilderness, allowing you to explore in comfort. A selection of cruises incorporating the islands are available, with ports of call including Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) and Kirkwall (Isle of Orkney), as well as Edinburgh. As well as having full board accommodation in your choice of cabin, the services of a professional crew and on-board entertainment are also included. Some cruises also incorporate the Faroe Isles.

Tips & Advice

To help you have an enjoyable holiday in Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides, take a look at these useful tips and advice provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO):

Health and Travel Insurance British Citizens are advised by some of our tour operators to have travel insurance before going on a tour or holiday, even if it happens to be in your country of residence. As a British citizen you will be entitled to free emergency health care on the NHS. If you are visiting Scotland from outside the United Kingdom and fall ill or are involved in an accident and are from any member of the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you can obtain free or reduced cost treatment with The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Comprehensive travel insurance is advised for all other nationals planning on visiting Scotland. If you need to contact the emergency services whilst in Scotland simply dial 999 or 112 to ask for an ambulance.

Crime Most destinations are generally trouble-free, however as with all places that you are not familiar with, keep an eye on your belongings and if necessary lock them away somewhere safe back at your hotel if possible. Keep an eye on everyone in your party and do not go off with people you do not know. Buy your own drinks and keep sight of them at all times. Be aware of your surroundings and don't venture off on your own.

Local Laws and Customs Queuing is a British Institution - jump a queue at your own risk! Drug offences will carry penalties in the UK, so avoid getting involved with anything whilst in Scotland. Please note the narcotic plant Khat/Qat is legal in the UK, but is not in a majority of other countries so never try to export this when leaving the UK. If you are visiting from outside of the United Kingdom, it is wise to check customs requirements before you travel. If you are planning to bring alcohol, tobacco or souvenirs into the country, you need to be familiar with the UK's custom laws. For those people coming to the UK from the EU, you are allowed to bring an unlimited amount of most goods for your own use without paying tax or duty. However, if you are travelling to the UK from outside of the EU, you are given an allowance of how much alcohol, tobacco, perfume, souvenirs and other goods. If you go above this allowance you may have to pay tax or duty. It is worth checking the HM Revenues and Customs website before you travel.

Entry Requirements When travelling between the UK, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man in most cases an official form of identification such as a Driver's License will be ok. However, some airlines will insist you show a passport so check before you travel. If you are travelling to Scotland from Australia, Canada or the USA, you must have a valid passport for at least three months beyond the length of your stay. EU nationals need to have either a valid passport or identity card. Visas for the UK are not required by those travelling from Australia, Canada, USA or EU for stays of up to six months. Any other nationality looking to visit the UK must contact the local embassy to check visa requirements.

Tourist offices For further information about the Scottish Isles you can visit their official tourist board websites at:

The Shetland Isles: shetland.org The Orkney Isles: visitorkney.com The Outer Hebrides: visithebrides.com

Things to do 

Although a remote wilderness, there is a lot to do in Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides. Some of them are:

Skara Brae Thought to be one of Orkney's most visited tourist spots, Skara Brae is an ancient site which is older than Stonehenge. In 1850 a fierce storm hit the Orkney Isles and the site of Skara Brae was uncovered; previously it was hidden beneath a grass mound. Today visitors can see eight dwellings, each connected by a series of low passageways.

Callanish Standing Stones Located in the Outer Hebrides on the west coast of Lewis, the Callanish Standing Stones are a must-see attraction for all visitors to the Western Isles. The Stones were erected around 3000BC and it is thought that they were some kind of astronomical calendar associated with the moon. These stones have continued to mystify and amaze visitors with questions such as 'who built them?' and 'why?'

Scalloway Castle When visiting the Shetland Isles, why not visit Scalloway Castle? Built in 1600, this castle was once the home of the Earl of Orkney. The Tower has been restored over the past century, however not all of the original structure still remains. Visitors can climb up the tower of the Castle and visit the Scalloway Museum which is located next door.

Iona Abbey One of Scotland's most sacred and historic sites, the Abbey was founded in 563AD and it still retains its spiritual atmosphere today. The Abbey was restored at the start of the 20 th  century and the Abbey now welcomes visitors from around the world who flock to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere. 

Shetland is home to a world-class diversity of wildlife, from puffins and seals to purpoises and even whales. It's a favourite with twitchers, who flock here to enjoy sensational seabird colonies and rare species.

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