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GYC0837 - Football Coaching Country: Ghana Cost: £1295.00 Please note: Extra weeks cost 100.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 5 weeks (1 Week extensions) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7613 or

 

	This placement would suit... People who want to combine sport with travel while also giving back to the community If you love football, a GAP SPORTS placement is the perfect project for you! Your role will be to organise coaching sessions and games for keen players in the community. You will be assigned to one of the many youth teams in and around Accra. These teams range from U12, U14 and U17 and vary in talent. As a coach in Ghana, you will have the responsibility of running and supervising all training and matches for your club team. Training will take place during the week with weekend matches. By introducing the basics of team play, movement and position holding, your club team will develop rapidly. Furthermore, volunteers are not left alone and you will work alongside our in-country team and local coaches as well as the other volunteers. All Volunteers are placed in one of the teams within the league system and give their services to the team. This will involve taking the training sessions, managing on match day and developing the organisation of the club. No prior coaching experience or qualifications are required, but a basic understanding of the game and/or playing experience is necessary. There will be the opportunity to coach at the academy for those who have a high level of experience and certification. You will also enjoy getting involved with our Volunteer sports teams where you may even have the opportunity to play against local teams in Ghana! If you are interested in this placement, please fill in the enquiry form below... 0845 344 7613 Join sports and non-sports community projects in Ghana, South Africa and Costa Rica, become a ski/snowboard instructor in Canada with work experience, play and train at international football, rugby and cricket academies abroad, or become a qualified dive master and work in dive schools worldwide... no previous experience is needed and applicants are welcome from all walks of life!