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Sports Coaching in South Africa

by: Oyster Worldwide

10 (4)Verified

If you love sports and want to spend some time sharing your passion with disadvantaged children, this program is perfect for you. South Africa is known across the world for its success in rugby, swimming, football, and cricket, so it comes as a surprise to many to learn that sport is not part of the standard curriculum. Many children living in townships have never properly learned how to play thei...

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Program Highlights

Spend your days in the African sun, coaching your favourite sports to kids who are very enthusiastic to learn.

Enjoy a varied programme of trips outside of the sports coaching program.

Get to know real South Africa and its people more than if you were just passing through as a tourist.

Enjoy this stunning country that has an incredible climate, great nightlife, and amazing sports.

Be part of an exciting mission to bring sports to the townships, and make friends with people of similar interests.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$1500-2000
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Soccer & Football
  • Sports
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Development
  • Education
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Awards

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

4

It's been a rewarding and enriching experience so far.

May 22, 2025by: Ollie MountProgram: Sports Coaching in South Africa
10

It’s absolutely fantastic here. The atmosphere is brilliant and everyone, from the staff to the other volunteers, has been so kind and welcoming. I’ve loved working with the kids and being a part of something positive. It’s been a rewarding and enriching experience so far, and I’m grateful to Oyster for making this opportunity possible.

Communications were prompt and very informative.

August 20, 2024by: Wendy AmbroseProgram: Sports Coaching in South Africa
10

Kate was brilliant as the 'go-between' sorting out any queries I had before my son set off on an amazing adventure - volunteering in South Africa for four weeks. Communications were prompt and very informative.

My First week was very good!

September 27, 2023by: JulesProgram: Sports Coaching in South Africa
10

My First week was very good! I‘ve made so many experiences. That‘s incredible. It was great that we had some introduction days first and went to school the first time on Tuesday. It was shocking to see the townships and the life there, but although they seemed to be happy and that‘s wonderful! I love the project and the children are so cute! It’s Perfect that I can coach and teach. The first days were sometimes a hard because of my homesickness and because everything is new and I didn‘t know anybody here. But I know that in a few weeks it will feel more like home here!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Soccer & Football
  • Sports
  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples

Cost per week

$1500-2000

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application

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