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!
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 men's and women's
teams at the club.
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 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.
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.
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 acting 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.
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. 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.
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 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.
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 come to Australia.
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
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 - 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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