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wiz07
Joined: 23 Feb 2015 Posts: 14
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject: Is there a demand for coaching? |
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Hello, i know this is not the place to post as it is not educational based, however it does come under the term coaching which is relatively close to teaching.
I was wondering if there is a demand for coaching in sports, specifically football/soccer in China?
And does the visa law regard the same as ESL teachers? i have qualified FA Level 3 coaching badge as well as First Aid and 3 years prior to experience
I take sudden interest in China because of Chinese Government have made football a national curriculum as in 2015, and 20,000 Football based school are to be opened by 2017, so in effort this type of field will boom within coming years
I was just wondering if schools/universities you have heard of or even your own school/university are serious as the news say?
Thanks, Wiz |
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Non Sequitur
Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 4724 Location: China
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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There was a poster on this site a while ago who was a tennis coach and was looking for a gig which had him/her doing some classroom stuff and some coaching.
There are 'sports universities' and Googling these might be a good idea. |
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Non Sequitur
Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 4724 Location: China
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spiral78

Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash
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Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think nellychess ever made it overseas. I believe he popped back up recently inquiring about some other part of the world. |
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Son of Bud Powell

Joined: 04 Mar 2015 Posts: 179 Location: Since 2003
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:16 am Post subject: |
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I've seen it as a required extracurricular activity in some ads for Chinese high schools. Summer school programs ask for coaches. Keep looking. You'll see the ads. |
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kungfuman
Joined: 31 May 2012 Posts: 1749 Location: In My Own Private Idaho
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 2:22 am Post subject: |
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Usually the position of coaching sports in a school is something that gets dumped on a FT who has a mild workload. Usually no financial incentive either.
Few if any schools actually hire a full time sports coach unless they are in a highly competitive situation. |
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kev7161
Joined: 06 Feb 2004 Posts: 5880 Location: Suzhou, China
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 3:00 am Post subject: |
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One former teacher from our school landed a gig as a PE teacher in Hong Kong (perfect for him as he is athletically inclined). I have no idea what his duties included. As to mainland China, I have no input on that. |
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water rat

Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Posts: 1098 Location: North Antarctica
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Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 5:41 am Post subject: |
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First of all wiz, I see that you are new, so apologies for our resident curmudgeon. You know the one. Best to ignore him.
Something else to consider: I worked at a Turkish-run school in Java for a couple of years. As I am an American, the Turkish principal asked me to, not coach, but check in sometimes with the softball team to give them a few tips and some encouragement. (I was also titular head of apple pie, hot dogs and Chevrolets ) I was glad to join a game or two until I noticed my good friend, the Javanese coach clearly resented my being there. I guess he felt I was moving in on his territory. We really were buddies and always got along just great. So the change in his demeanor on the ball field was quite noticeable. I also observed that he would neglect to tell me about practice times, and even lie about meeting times to keep me away.
Now this wasn't China, and I suppose if you were specifically hired to coach sports no one could feel jealous about your doing so, but it could be that if yo land a job, the local coaches, especially the ones who don't speak English as well as you, (i.e., all of them) might resent your being there and make your position somewhat uncomfortable.
Just something to consider... |
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hdeth
Joined: 20 Jan 2015 Posts: 583
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:21 am Post subject: |
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The problem is that at normal schools sports aren't seen as important here. If you could coach something that adults wanted to learn about you might have better luck. I've heard of one guy being very successful as a golf coach, for example. I always wondered if there might be a market for sailing\boating lessons in Qingdao. |
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Non Sequitur
Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 4724 Location: China
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 8:03 am Post subject: |
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kev7161 wrote: |
One former teacher from our school landed a gig as a PE teacher in Hong Kong (perfect for him as he is athletically inclined). I have no idea what his duties included. As to mainland China, I have no input on that. |
What did Woody Allen say about this:'
'Those who can do.
Those who can't do, teach and
Those who can't teach, teach gym' |
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asiannationmc
Joined: 13 Aug 2014 Posts: 1342
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:27 am Post subject: |
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What did Woody Allen say about this:' |
Soon-Yi , get my slippers would ya. |
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water rat

Joined: 30 Aug 2014 Posts: 1098 Location: North Antarctica
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Here's an ad that just came up over on Seriousteachers.com:
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Job Posting # 249570
April 20, 2015 04:54
Teaching in Zhengzhou, welfare package available
Located at: Zhengzhou (China)->map
Vacancy: 5 or more
Salary: $Negotiable CNY
Requisites: TEFL
Required fields of expertise: ESL/EFL, Science, Math/Physics, Sports
Details:
www.zzn9.com.cn/
Type:Full time
Total positions: 5(Economics/ Maths/ Physics/Business/ Physical Education
Work place: Zhengzhou No.9 High School International Education Center
Location: Zhengzhou, China
Contract term: 1-2 years, starts from May 1st, 2015
Job Responsibilities, skill , style:
* To teach students aged 15-17
* Demonstrable cross-cultural awareness and understanding
* Proven planning and organisational skills
* Enthusiastic and committed with stamina and a positive attitude
Must obtained relevant degree.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday: 08:00-12:00 14:30-18:00pm
* Two days off(Saturday and Sunday)
* Up to 22 hours per week on teaching
* Total 40 office hours per week.
Salary: Negotiable
Other Benefits:
* FEC and z visa provided
* RMB 8,000 for return ticket
* One-off allowance of RMB 2,000 for foreign staff to settle down.
* Single person accommodation.
* Paid holiday every academic year.
Requirements:
1. Native speaker from the USA, Canada Europe, United Kingdom is preferred.
2. Academic background, Bachelor degree or above.
3. TESOL/TEFL is required
4. Age from 26-50 is preferred
5. 2 years teaching experience is essential
Please click here to apply ASAP! |
I think you have to join the website to apply, but it is free. |
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Non Sequitur
Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 4724 Location: China
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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asiannationmc wrote: |
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What did Woody Allen say about this:' |
Soon-Yi , get my slippers would ya. |
!! Naughtyyyy.. |
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maxand
Joined: 04 Jan 2012 Posts: 318
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Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Non Sequitur wrote: |
asiannationmc wrote: |
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What did Woody Allen say about this:' |
Soon-Yi , get my slippers would ya. |
!! Naughtyyyy.. |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl0CmfZNeWM  |
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wiz07
Joined: 23 Feb 2015 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for your replies, it has been very helpful ... for visa regulations i think i fall into the R Visa category?? rather than the Z visa |
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