Gymnastic Enthusiast? You Can Coach Gymnastics & Train in Local Club & School in Auckland

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates. Placements may be subject to school terms and sports seasons

Description: Work with children of all ages and excellent coaches in top local club and volunteer your skills in local school with underpriviledged children, some refugees.

Gymnastics is a fairly big sport in New Zealand and the club we work with is one of the best in Auckland where they have a large variety of events and disciplines available for you to coach and compete in.

This is a Coach, Train and Play project. In other words, after working with a number of juniors at the club, you'll also have the opportunity to train yourself at the club and if you are there during the season you'll have the opportunity to test your gymnastics skills against the Kiwis (if you're there during event season).

You'll work with children across various age groups and will assist the head coaches for each particular event. This will give you good experience and a good insight into a variety of gymnastics events. Also you'll be able to improve your coaching skills and learn from the highly qualified and experienced coaches at the clubs.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
--> An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into real New Zealand.
--> You'll learn a lot about coaching and about how coaches work in a cultural environment that's different to what you're used to.
--> New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
--> An entry on your CV or résumé that demonstrates your initiative andwill put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market
--> As well as the enjoyment of coaching your sport and passing on your skills, you'll have the enormous satisfaction of helping underprivileged children and knowing that you made a difference to them
--> And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

PROJECT OVERVIEW:
You'll work as a coach at a gymnastics club in the city of Auckland. The gymnastics club that we work with have a variety of ages that attend and you will be working with children across various age groups and different levels of ability, from beginners through to national gym level.

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. There may also be the opportunity to work with a number of school groups that use the gymnastics club. The club have a variety of different gymnastics events and groups, including:
--> Kindy Gym (2-5 year olds)
--> School gymnastics
--> General Gymnastics (recreational 5 - 12 year olds)
--> Trampolining
--> Recreational Gymnastics
--> Men's Competitive Gymnastics
--> Women's competitive gymnastics
--> Teen Gym (13 - 16 year olds)
--> Rhythmic Gymnastics

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.

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.

Highlights: ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION:
Our accommodation is located in the city centre of Auckland. Therefore you are very central, close to the main train station and shopping district. You'll live 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 cheap internet access and cable TV (Sky) as well as an outside balcony. You are literally a stroll from the Sky Tower, harbor and waterfront. Trains and buses are also only a few minutes away to take you to parts of Auckland and New Zealand or to the many other 'things to do'!

The city centre boasts great shopping, restaurants and pubs or head over to the viaduct for more pubs, nightclubs and multicultural cuisine. You'll get to work via bus, which is close to your accommodation.

Maori settlement in Auckland was at least 800 years ago where by different tribes built fortifications on the various volcanoes in Auckland. When the British arrived in 1840 they claimed Auckland as the capital city of New Zealand until Wellington became the capital 25 years later.The city is modern and vibrant - a fun and friendly city with beautiful surrounding islands and harbour.

Some of its more famous attractions include the Sky Tower, Rangitoto Island, the Harbour, the Hukani Gulf Islands and the many extinct volcanoes that are in Auckland which provide great views of the city.
Auckland has restaurants to suit all tastes - the most popular cuisine is New Zealand lamb which can be ordered at many restaurants around the city and is well worth it.

For meals in local restaurants, a trip to Auckland's inner city centre is well worth the effort - it bustles with activity and offers a range of choices of restaurants.

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Talk to us - We're there to help you.

Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!

If you'd like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you'd like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we'll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.

It's as easy as that.

Qualifications: No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities. This placement would suit anyone who wants to make a real difference, wants first-hand experience of a different culture and has initiative.

Cost in US$: Varies depending on length of placement, but starts at USD 2,095.

You'll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you'll see them frequently.

Pre-departure you'll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Experience Required: yes

AND NO! No previous experience or qualifications are required, but you must have lots of enthusiasm, patience, adaptability and a sense of adventure!

Typical Volunteer: This placement would suit people who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of a different culture and who have initiative. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and a love of sports, gymnastics and children! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities.

Age Range: Everyone welcome from 17 years old up to 70+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to New Zealand Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

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