Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jackmckenzie]

Hi there

I am a certified soccer/football coach from the UK, only recently gettin my qualification from the FA. Hoping to put it into practise in Korea outside of my job.

I will be working in a hagwon, probably in Seoul, and there will be no opportunity there I suppose. Not looking to get paid for the coaching, just as a hobby, and to get experience soccer coaching.

Any ideas anyone? Anyone done anything similar?

All the best

Jack

[modernseoul]

Like in England there are 100's of junior clubs and I'm sure they would be more than happy for you to help with the coaching, the only problem maybe time as many are after school and therefore you maybe working at the same time as when they train.
There are also loads of westerner teams around which you can join and help out with.

[plchron]

I think you might need to get permission from immigration or your boss to volunteer. I could be wrong.

As this is korea though, your boss will try to over-exploit your goodhearted talent for coaching by setting up a special class/ english soccer practice, charging the kids extra, and then not letting you see a dime of the money.

[JeffersonDarcy2010]

I seriously doubt that Koreans will take coaching advice from a westerner in soccer. If you had professional experience, maybe. Almost like how you never see a westerner in a Korean professional sports league - unless they are washed-up former pros. They would never give someone the chance.

[IanChops]

[Skippy]

I have heard of some expat teacher coaching sports either volunteer or under the table.

Your professionalism and credentials will help. But location is important too. Cities more likely.

Good Luck. Tell us more if you find something.

[blm]

[morrisonhotel]

[jackmckenzie]