Coach and Compete in Gymnastics
in Perth in Western Australia
Gymnastics is a fairly popular sport in Australia and
participation is growing each year.
You'll work in a very professional gymnastics
environment, coaching a variety of gymnastics events to children ranging
from beginners through
to international level. On this project you'll work at one
of the top gymnastics clubs in Western Australia. Your role will be as an assistant coach in a number
of gymnastics events, coaching the juniors at the club.
The club has excellent facilities, and a number of different activities that you will have
the opportunity to get involved in. These range from competitive gymnastics to Kindy, Trampoline, Rhythmic , cheerleading, fun gymnastics and aerobics.
You'll work as a
coach at a gymnastics club in the city of Perth. The gymnastics clubs that
we work with have a variety of ages that
attend and you will be working with children across the different age groups.
You'll assist the
head coaches for each particular event. This will give you good experience
and a good insight into a
variety of gymnastics events. On this project you will be able to improve
your coaching skills and learn from the highly qualified and experienced
coaches at the clubs.
Some of the coaches at the club are the Australian
national coaches for their respective gymnastics events, so you'll
take away some good coaching memories from this placement!
No qualifications
are required for this project but it would be best if you were a gymnast or
ex gymnast and had coaching/training and competed within gymnastics.
You'll work with a variety of age groups and with children
at different levels of ability, from beginners through to national gym
level.
There may also be the opportunity to work with a number of school
groups that use the gymnastics club.
The clubs have a variety of different gymnastics events, including:
Women’s competitive gymnastics
Men’s Competitive Gymnastics
Aerobic Gymnastics (sport aerobics)
Sports acrobatics
Cheerleading
Recreational Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Trampolining
Kindy Gym (2-5 year olds)
General Gymnastics (recreational)
School gymnastics
Special Needs gym skills
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to compete within
gymnastics on this project, there are a number of fees involved. At the time
of writing, registration fees for the GWA (Gymnastics Western Australia) is
$50 - this fee is compulsory for competitors and also covers your insurance.
Entry fees are around $33 per competition and you may have to take some
classes at the clubs in order to qualify to compete for them, which has a
small fee cost.
As you'll be a coach at the club. you'll be able to use the
club's facilities for training.
FREE COACHING MANUALS
AND FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO A COACHING WEBSITE:
As a
volunteer sports coach with Travellers, you
have access to a large number of coaching manuals for each sport - these
manuals have been produced in-house by our Sports Manager. These manuals
are very useful and will help you to plan coaching sessions for your
students.
As well
as coaching manuals you also have a year’s free subscription to
a Coaching website:
www.grassrootscoaching.com. With
this membership (which normally comes with a
price tag of £39.99), you automatically become a member of the
International Coaches Association (ICA) and join a community of coaches
from over 65 countries.
This project runs all year
around apart from a month over Christmas and New Year (usually from 8th
December to 8th January).
You'll work from Monday to Friday with some
optional coaching on the weekend. As this project is very flexible, you may
wish to coach on the weekend instead and have 2 days off in the week and
arrangements to do this will take place between you and the head coach while
on your placement. However, you'll have to take into account that certain events take place on different days. A typical day on this project
is as follows:
7 - 12 noon: Kindy Gym/Aerobics
12 - 3 pm: Administration work and marketing, lunch time
or you can return home for a rest
3 - 8 pm: All gymnastics groups at various times
These are long hours, but you'll only be expected to do
between 6 and 8 hours perday. Your schedule will be arranged between you and
the Head Coach..
If you wish to compete in gymnastics competitions, they do run
all year round, but the main season is from May to September.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CHECKS: As part of the law in Western Australia, it is compulsory
for all volunteers who work with children to undergo a Working With
Children's Check (WCC). This check is done to ensure the safety of children in
Western Australia.
The check is a simple process and we will provide you
with all the details of what identity you need to take with you.
On your arrival in Perth, our Australia manager will complete the checks
with you and take you through the process. As soon as you have
registered, you'll be allowed to start working with children.
ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION:
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'll have your
own room, but will share a bathroom with others on your floor. 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’! T
he 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 - 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.
ARRIVAL: YOUR INTRODUCTION TO THE COUNTRY
When you arrive you will be welcomed at the airport by Jenny,
our Australian Manager, and she will take you to your accommodation. During
your first few days Jenny will give you an induction so that you can learn
about the country and its culture, as well as useful information like how to
use the transport system etc.
During the first few days of your stay you
will also receive an induction at the gymnastics club you will be working at. This will include an
overview of the club, and a chance to familiarise yourself with the
coaches you will be helping.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU:
Jenny Ashworth, Travellers Australia Manager and long-time
friend of our UK Team!
As with all our destinations, the
Australian Culture and heritage must be borne in
mind.
Self-reliance and independence are highly
appreciated in all our destinations and will help you to make the most of this
wonderful opportunity!
Once you have applied for a placement, we will send you
detailed information about Australia, as well as an equally detailed Safety Guide
- both of these will help to make your stay in Australia one that you will never
forget!
Please note: You need to be 18 or over to take part in this project.
After a week of coaching you will have the opportunity to relax
on the beautiful beaches of Perth.
TRAVEL:
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Ltd., ATOL No. 6856. (Read more about Murray Rogers Travel Ltd.)
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and
sightseeing - this is a fascinating country!
You will fly into Perth where
you'll be met by Jenny,
our local organiser. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight, you
will be introduced to your staff on your project.
To read aboutSupport
& Backup we provide,
please click here.
VISAS:
We will liaise with you about
specific requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
PRICES:
To see the Prices of this project and all
our other projects in Australia, please
click here
Prices
include
Food & accommodation while on your project,
2 T-shirts, if required
for your project
All support and backup
during your programme
Meeting you at the
nearest airport, where appropriate, but exclude international travel.
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