To book an activity with us we require you to participate for a minimum of two weeks. Therefore, you would need to book a quantity of two for this activity, unless you choose a separate activity to go with it. See the ‘Related trips…’ section for more options. We also offer a cultural immersion week, so talk to us if you would like to add this too, as it is a great way of settling in, learning cultural aspects of the country you are visiting and meeting new people.
Sport in Fiji
Traditionally Fijians are renowned for their unrelenting passion for rugby union and particularly Rugby Sevens, in which they have excelled over the years thanks to the inherent pace, fitness and athletic physique of the Fijian people! Fijian’s love to keep active, and sport is more of a way of life in this tranquil region of the world, with the local kids jumping at the chance to get a ball in their hands, or at their feet, and showing off their skills.
Although rugby is undoubtedly the national sport of Fiji, we ask for our volunteers to be proactive and creative when running their coaching sessions, and introduce a range of different sports and recreational games. By keeping the sessions dynamic, our volunteer sports coaches can give the kids they work with a wide range of experiences and the opportunity to experience and understand sports that they would not normally have the opportunity to try.
Multi-Sports Coaching Placement
Located around the Sigatoka area, this hugely rewarding and enlightening project has been put in place to provide a link and build relationships between international sports coaching volunteers and the local schools and communities. By using sports as a tool for improving educational development, social and interpersonal skills, and also cultural understanding for the local kids and young adults, your work as a volunteer sports coach will be diverse and incredibly fun!
Working with schools in local region, you will travel into villages and from here you will get to know the local teachers and pupils who will be really enthusiastic to take in all that you have to teach them. Specific placement schools and locations will be dependent on the local needs at the time of your visit.
Multi-Sports Coaching Role
The main aim of your time coaching sport in Fiji will be to impact the social, educational and sporting development of the kids you work with in a positive way! Working in different communities will give you a diverse experience, assisting a range of local sports coaches and teachers, sharing your skills and experience to guide the kids in the right sporting and educational direction.
Your coaching role will be a great way for you to explore your own skills and develop your coaching style through teaching the rules that govern each sport, teaching basic skills and techniques, organising matches and recreational games, and educating the kids about sportsmanship, respect and fair play within sport.
You will have optional non-sport community activities in the morning, with afternoons seeing you prepare for your community sports coaching session, followed by delivering your plan. You may also get linked with a local club of your sporting interest, so you can interact with the locals on this level too, creating an immersive sporting experience that brings valued impact to you and the community.
The aim is to educate children through sporting play rather than a structure coaching session to find and develop the next young player.
Criminal Records Check
We require you to complete a criminal records check in order to take part in this experience. We can accept those that have been done in the last two years if you have the certificate. In the UK it can be done through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), in the USA further details can be found on Travel.State.Gov, otherwise please search for your local service provider. We may also request a reference from a reliable source. You must supply these to us before departure and also take a copy with you to present to the in-country team.
Why do we require a criminal background check?
1) Ensuring a safe environment is conducive to learning, productivity and overall positive experiences for everyone involved.
2) We implement thorough screening processes and we are committed to safety and integrity, fostering trust among participants and the local community.
3) Conducting background checks serves as a preventive measure, deterring individuals with questionable backgrounds from attempting to participate in our programme.
4) Safeguards vulnerable people from potential harm within the programme.
Multi-Sports Coaching Projects in Fiji
Fiji is the ultimate place to spend your gap year, career break or student holidays. Experience the lush rainforests, crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and of course the friendly locals and the passion for all things sporty. Fiji is a must for all travellers wanting an immersive and meaningful trip abroad!
