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GYC3123 - Coach and play tennis Country: Australia Cost: £2075.00 Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food, kit and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance or visas      Duration: 2 months Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7585 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone who wants to work in a professional tennis environment with good facilities where they will have the opportunity to not only coach tennis but to play as well. You'll work at a tennis club coaching juniors right through to seniors. You can also play tennis competitively in the men's and women's teams at the club. Tennis is a popular sport in Australia and tennis courts are everywhere to be seen. As Perth receives so much sunshine, the game is very popular and, of course, always played outdoors! On this tennis project, you will have the opportunity to coach juniors right through to seniors, depending on your ability and you can also play the game competitively in the various teams. To give your project greater diversity and to give you a wide experience of the tennis industry, you'll not only be involved in coaching, but also in a number of other tennis related activities. The tennis club you will be working at is conveniently located a short train ride away from your accommodation. The tennis club has a couple of venues which are located close to each other. The club has a variety of standards ranging from beginners right through to elite tennis players, so whatever your coaching ability, there will be a level for you to get involved in. Good beaches! The clubs have a variety of grass courts as well as hard courts, and it is located close to some of the best beaches in Perth. This means that you can take your lunch breaks on the beach and re-energize! On this project you will have the opportunity to coach some of the 12 junior teams at the club. The teams are both girls' and boys' and they are mixed in ability. As well as coaching tennis you will have the opportunity to get involved in a number of tennis related activities off the court, such as marketing, administration, lesson planning and restringing of racquets. Getting involved in these activities will benefit your overall knowledge of the tennis industry. As a tennis volunteer on this project you will also have the opportunity to go through the clubs 'Coach Traineeship Program' that is put on for you by the club. This coaching course is not a qualification, but it will help you prepare for any coaching qualifications you may be taking in the future. It will also improve your overall coaching abilities and will look very good on your CV. If you wish to play competitive tennis, there are currently 4 men's teams and 8 women's teams at the club which will allow you to play. The matches usually take place on a Wednesday and Thursday night or on a weekend. The tennis season for playing runs from October through to April. Please note: If you are a qualified tennis coach you will have the opportunity to take private lessons by yourself. If you are not a qualified tennis coach, you'll act as an assistant coach to one of the qualified tennis coaches at the club. The better standard of coach you are, the more lessons you will be given. Coaching times and project dates: As a tennis coach you will be working at the club Monday to Friday, with optional coaching on the weekend. A normal day is as follows: 8 - 12 Mixed classes 12 - 4 You will be involved in a number of activates depending on demand such as: restringing racquets, doing lessons plans, marketing, racquet repairs, administration and taking a lunch break on the near by beach or going back to you accommodation to have a break 4 - 7 Junior coaching Availability: The tennis project is available all year round apart from December 22nd - January 22nd when there is a month break for the holidays.Coaching is still available during the school holidays. Every holiday the club puts on tennis camps for children. These camps only operate for two hours a day so if your project falls within these holiday periods (see the list below), please take into account that there will be limited opportunity to coach tennis. The school holidays are as follows: 5th April - 23rd April July 7th - July 24th September 28th - October 16th December 13th - February 1st If you wish to play tennis, the tennis season is from October to April. Accommodation Your accommodation is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Perth, Western Australia. Therefore you are very central, close to the main train station and shopping district. You'll be accommodated in a centrally located lodge that is friendly and relaxing, making it ideal for long-term stays. You may have your own room or you may share a room with other volunteers. There is an excellent kitchen and storage area for cooking meals and plenty of space to relax. Entertainment at your accommodation includes a pool table, cheap internet access, arcade machines and cable TV (Foxtel), to name a few. But with all the sunshine Perth has, you’ll be out and about enjoying the many outdoor activities! You are literally a stroll from the Swan River and free CBD transport. Trains and buses are also only a few minutes away to take you to Fremantle, King’s Park or to the many other ‘things to do’! The city centre boasts great shopping, restaurants and pubs or head over to Northbridge for more pubs, nightclubs and multicultural cuisine. You'll get to work via bus, which stops outside your accommodation. Perth was built on the banks of the magnificent Swan River over 150 years ago and is now a city rich in culture and filled with theatres, art galleries and museums. The city is modern and vibrant - a fun, friendly and 'laid back' place, with clear skies and a sunny climate. Western Australia is locally known as the 'state of excitement!' Some of its more famous attractions include Kings Park, Scarborough Beach, Fremantle and the Swan River. Fremantle (or as the local’s call it, ‘Freo’) is the city’s port and is rich in history. At weekends you will find markets, entertainment and plenty of alfresco style cafes to laze in. Perth has restaurants to suit all tastes, but the most popular cuisine is, of course, the great Australian BBQ. Barbeque facilities are abundant in local parks - take your own food and cook up a feast, Australian style! For meals in local restaurants, a trip to Perth's inner city centre is well worth the effort - it bustles with activity and offers a range of choices of restaurants. 0845 344 7585 Travellers Worldwide: Live and work abroad helping children, adults, animals and entire communities in less advantaged countries. Learn about their culture from the inside! Stay from as little as two weeks to as long as one year - you choose your dates and duration!