Sports Coaching - Teach Rugby and/or Football

  India

Pune

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Through out the year

Description:
Project Brief

You will be helping to coach in an academy for Rugby and Football in Pune. The academy trains both boys and girls, from 5 years upwards.

Their aim is to provide the players a chance to achieve their potential and in doing so enable the player to play at the highest possible level.

While the academy operates all year round, there is normally a lull in attendance during the exam period (February to May).

About the Project

This non-profit organization coaches football and rugby to around 130 children and young people between the age of 6 and 21. Coaching takes place every evening from 4:30pm to 7:00pm on the spacious grounds of a local law college.

Training is divided into four different squads: a kid's squad, separate boys' and girls' squads, and a senior team (aged 15+) who play in the local football league.

The focus of the training is on individual development, helping each player to become the best he or she can be. Children come from a variety of backgrounds, and now they are looking at ways to offer top quality training to some of the city's poorest children.

Your Role

You will be working alongside the existing coaching staff and volunteers giving your support in this busy environment. You could help coach rugby, football, or both, depending on where your skills lie. Training takes place every afternoon for 2 and a half hours, and that includes weekends, but you will be able to take a few days off during your placement should you wish to do some travelling.

There may also be the opportunity to travel to far-flung parts of India with the team for various tournaments and competitions.

The city of Pune itself is at some altitude and so is not as hot as most parts of India. By the late afternoon, when training takes place, it is usually cool enough to run around so you shouldn't have to worry about getting sunstroke!

Highlights:
What you gain
As well as the chance to gain experience as a coach sports, this is an incredible opportunity to have fun, play sports and make lasting friendships. This is a great opportunity to take your passion for sports to children in India during your gap year.

Qualifications:
- You need to be over 18 by the date of departure.
- You need to bring energy and enthusiasm and passion for football/rugby.
- Previous coaching experience while not required will be useful.
- No language certification is required as English will be the primary language of communication.

Cost in US$: 1871 for a month

Not Included:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Spending money
- Local transport & travel

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Voluntary work

Experience Required: no

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Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network