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[nellychess]

I have searched online for some time now. I am looking for an ESL job at any Uni, but as an experienced tennis pro, I think a sports Uni is a good fit.

I will take any Uni job, but I really don't know what I'm doing as far as searching goes. Unfortunately, I have very limited internet access. I am running a tennis camp in the middle of the woods in Maine. I was hoping to line something up and head to China Aug 10 when I'm done here.

It's a technology free camp, so I can only access the internet after 1030 pm USA EST when the kids are sleeping. I could do Skype interviews etc after thst.

Any other info on recruiters or anything else is greatly appreciated.

I have 2 passport photos, a passport, and original of my degree, a BA in Sociology. No TEFL.15 years as a tennis pro teaching children and adults.

I have heard I can get my visa through a paid service.

Can I get it done in time?

Thanks everyone, and sorry for all the questions.

[dean_a_jones]

If you are hoping to begin next semester (September) then I would not be limiting yourself by applying only to sports universities at this point. You are already quite far behind in the game, and most (decent) schools will have their teachers lined up already, as they will be going on summer holiday shortly (usually mid-July) and not returning until mid-August. You might be able to pick up something late August/early September when schools have a few no-shows but at this point, getting your CV out there to as many places as possible is key. Also dig out jobs on expat forums in cities that interest you etc., most of them will have places where schools can post recruitment ads.

We did all this before--you like tennis, but need to be coming over here looking at being an English teacher. Most universities will have tennis courts where you could pick up games or perhaps even a bit of coaching. But at this point, limiting your search to a few sports schools will likely mean not finding any work.

Here is a general university list, no idea if the links are actually any good: http://www.findaschool.org/index.php?Country=China.

[nellychess]

Yeah, I'm strictly interested in teaching English at this point. I just thought that a sports Uni might be interested in a teacher with a sports background. I'm down for anything. So pumped to get to China and meet the students. I just hope I can line something up.
Unfortunately, very limited research time now . I've asked before, but can I fly to someplace out that way, and stay for a few months 'til I get a job? I heard the visa system has changed. Or, could I go someplace like Costa Rica to visit, and get my visa there? China has an embassy there.
Cheers

[ecubyrd]

I've nothing helpful to add, as dean covered what I would have said already. If you make it to Shanghai I'm up for hitting some balls around though.

[dean_a_jones]

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[it'snotmyfault]

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[nellychess]

Wow, Thanks for the great list. I just assumed that sports Uni students were pursuing a career in sports or phys ed. Am I wrong?

I have a few reasons I am jammed for time. One, I decided to turn down a free trip and 4 week tennis teaching gig, because it turned out to be illegal working. Two, I thought I'd have internet access where I am now. Most of my internet access is through my phone, and 3g, which is not very good, and only for an hour or 2 at night.

If I can't line up a job before I leave, I don't know what I'll do. I have no home base really now. I will have about 6k USD.

I really don't know what I'm going to do.

I've appled to a few jobs on seriousteachers.com. but only Uni's. I have not gotten any responses. I did get one from a recruiter. He has told me nothing except for me to give him all my documents, and to set up a Skype interview. I don't really think it's a good idea to deal with him.

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