Sports Coaching
At a Glance
Volunteer as a sports coach in Tanzanian schools and help children develop their fitness through structured physical education classes.
It’s a great way for you to help children get access to sport coaching, while simultaneously getting practical sports coaching experience. Focus on sports like football, netball, and volleyball, as well as general fitness.
You’ll be based in the vibrant town of Arusha, and stay with a local host family. Make the most of your time in East Africa and travel and explore your surroundings with your fellow volunteers!
Is this right for me?
If you’re passionate about sport, eager to support those in need, and you enjoy working with children, this is the project for you.
By coaching sports at schools in Tanzania, you’ll actively make a difference in children’s education, and make sure they have fun exercising. You’ll also be in a position to teach them skills like teamwork. This kind of work will add valuable hands-on experience to your CV, and give you interesting points to talk about in applications and interviews.
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to join, but it does help to have some knowledge about popular sports. Beyond Boundaries staff will be there to guide you throughout your stay if you need help.
Note: This project runs throughout the year, and you can join at any time from a minimum of two weeks. We do recommend you stay longer so that you can make more of an impact on your students. You should also be aware that monsoon season runs from mid-March to the end of May, so you may not want to join during this time.
What will I do?
You will work as a sports coach at primary and secondary schools in Tanzania. Here are some of the tasks you can expect to do during your stay:
Teach physical education classes
You will spend most of your time planning and running physical education classes at a primary or secondary school. You’ll be the main teacher, so you need to be prepared to take initiative. Local staff are there to support you. This will allow you to get creative with your coaching methods and introduce new sports and games.
Coach school sport
In the afternoons, after regular school hours, you’ll continue working as a sports coach. You will teach sports such as:
- Football
- Volleyball
- Netball
- Rugby
A Typical Day
Morning
Begin with breakfast with your host family. Classes usually start from 9am. You will spend the morning running physical education classes for students. When not teaching, use time to prepare lessons.
Afternoon
School ends around 2:30pm. Spend the afternoon coaching sports like football, netball, or volleyball. Work day ends around 4:30pm or 5pm.
Evening
Evenings and weekends are free to experience Tanzania.
Aim & Impact
The main aim of this project is to provide our partner schools with structured sports education.
Most of the schools we work with are located in disadvantaged areas. We have chosen to partner with them because we have identified a need there. They have limited resources and funding, and cannot afford to hire a dedicated physical education teacher. Sometimes other teachers run sports classes, but these are not structured, and other subjects are usually prioritized.
This means that the children miss out on regular physical activity, and aren’t able to learn to play different sports. This is why we need the help of volunteer sports coaches like you. You’ll plan and run physical education classes focused on teaching different sports and developing fitness. You’ll also help the children learn about the benefits of teamwork, which can raise their self-confidence.
Accommodation & Food
You'll stay with a host family in Arusha. They will welcome you into their home, eager to share their customs. We believe that this is the best way to involve yourself in the culture of Tanzania. Your room will be modest, but comfortable, clean, and safe. Your programme fee includes breakfast and two meals a day.
Safety
Your safety and security is our prime concern. We have many procedures and systems to ensure you have all the extra support you need as a young person travelling abroad. Our Projects staffs are there for you 24 hours a day during the week and over weekends to provide constant support and guidance.
Key Facts
Start Dates
Anytime (Year-round)
Duration
Minimum 1 Week
Ages
16 or over
Location
Arusha - Tanzania
Arrival Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Airport Pickup
Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport volunteers will be collected by a representative of the local project team and transported to their assigned accommodation.
- Included in fee