Teaching Tennis / Coach's Assistant at a top level Tennis Academy in Ecuador

General Info

Tennis is one of the many sports practiced in Ecuador, which requires intelligence, thought and fitness. This volunteer experience will allow the participant to work as an assistant coach at a tennis club in the heart of Quito. The assistant will help the players to improve their tennis skills, physical abilities, fitness and coordination. You will also be involved in playing games. The participant will be working with children as well as adult players, who will show high enthusiasm and a positive attitude to learn and improve.


Highlights:
Volunteer Role: The coach's assistants will be involved in the one to one and group training lessons and also in the fitness preparation for both individual and group clients. They would conduct drills and evaluate student performance in coordination with the main coach and will also have the chance to use the club facilities while in their placement. They would be encouraged to help and/or participate in weekend tournaments and events.

Location:The project is located in an urban area in a residential neighborhood of Quito.

Accommodations and Meals: Volunteers will stay at a host family. Host families are located in good residential neighborhoods in Quito. Home stays have been selected after an application process to make sure they have everything participants need. Breakfast and dinner is served in the host family's homes.