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Coach Tennis at a top Club in Perth in Australia
Coach and Play Tennis at a top tennis school in Perth
in Western Australia. 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!
If you do any
placement in Perth, an Indigenous
(Aborigine) Heritage tour
in Kings Park, Perth's No. 1 tourist
attraction, is included
in your itinerary, free of charge!
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round, but some sports
subject to seasons. Flexible: you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
From 2
weeks to 1 year, subject to visa restrictions |
| Requirements |
No qualifications or
experience required, but you must be enthusiastic and have a very
good knowledge of the game. You must be aged 18 or over. |
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Price |
From
£995 for 2 weeks, ranging to £3,195 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support
►2 free T-shirts |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance), Transport to and
from your project, Return transfer to the airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
You need to be aged between 18 and 70+ |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
On this tennis
project, you'll coach juniors right through to seniors, depending on your ability, and
you can also play the game competitively in the men's and women's
teams at the club.
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.
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 club is conveniently located a short train ride away from your accommodation
and has a couple of venues which are located close to each other. Good beaches!
The club has 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!
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Australia and you'll learn about the Aborigine culture that makes
this country so fascinating! -
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK CONTENT:
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. If you're a qualified tennis coach
you'll be able to give 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'll be given.
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.
PLAYING COMPETITIVE TENNIS:
If you'd like 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.
FREE COACHING MANUALS:
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.
COACHING TIMES AND PROJECT
DATES:
You'll work at the club Monday to Friday, with optional coaching on the weekend. A
normal day is usually as follows:
- 8 - 12 Mixed Classes
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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 approximately
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 2 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.
REQUIREMENTS - 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.
We will ensure that you have all the
relevant information before you leave for Australia.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION:
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After a week of coaching you will have the opportunity to relax
on the beautiful beaches of Perth.
Jenny Ashworth, Travellers Australia Manager and long-time
friend of our UK Team! |
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'll most
likely 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 the Lodge currently 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 in the region!
The city centre
boasts great shopping, restaurants and pubs or you can head over to Northbridge for
more pubs, nightclubs and multicultural cuisine. You'll get to work via bus,
which stops outside your accommodation.
Food:
You'll be given a budget for your food. This will usually be on a monthly
basis, although it may vary if you are staying for a shorter period of time.
The food budget is sufficient to cover basic meals of breakfast and dinner
and does not include 'luxuries' such as wine, etc. It does not include lunch
but you can make sandwiches in the kitchen at the Lodge or buy your lunch
out when you're at work.
You'll receive your first monthly budget when you arrive. Most people stock
up on basics, such as butter, sugar, tea & coffee that don't need to be
bought as frequently and then budget their money to last until the following
allocation.
A little about Perth: 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.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU:
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. |
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TRAVEL, VISAS, plus SUPPORT & BACKUP: |
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You will fly into Perth where
you'll be met by
Jenny,
our local organiser, or another member of staff. From the airport you'll be
taken to your accommodation.
During the first few days of your stay you
will also receive an induction at your place of work.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight, you
will begin working at your project.
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 Limited, ATOL No. 6856. 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.
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.
To read about the excellent
Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during your
programme,
please click here.
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 and wondrous country!
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