Coach soccer, boxing, swimming, volleyball, badminton or rugby for kids in Semarang, Indonesia. From 4 weeks, $985 all-in, no application fee.
Volunteer abroad · Indonesia
Soccer, boxing, swimming, volleyball, badminton, rugby or your own sport in the neighborhoods of North Semarang. Supported by local sports students, from 4 weeks.
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Semarang is a lively port city on Java, Indonesia, and an important economic hub of Central Java. The project works mainly in the neighborhoods of North Semarang, where organized sports for kids are still limited. Kids there get PE at school, but for most of them structured, quality sports after school are simply out of reach.
As a coach you help kids get active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. By coaching the sport they love most, you improve their physical health, build their confidence and teach them life skills.
Our programs are supported by sports students from the university of Semarang. That makes it easier for you to connect with the kids, helps the students practice their English, and leaves you with friends your own age in the city. Semarang itself, with its rich history, cultural sights and friendly community, is a great place to learn, contribute and have an unforgettable experience at the same time.
The project
We founded the project ourselves. Together with local organizations and schools you help the kids of Semarang stay active, healthy and confident.
Soccer is as popular here as in Europe, badminton is a national pride with players who dominate internationally, pencak silat is the traditional martial art, and sepak takraw, volleyball played with the feet, is loved everywhere. That mix of sports mirrors the country’s rich culture.
Practices run five days a week at local schools and on our sports fields. The schools draw kids from the whole area but offer little sports or PE, so your structured drills and games are hugely appreciated. You quickly become a familiar face in the neighborhood.
Each day you coach about three hours, mostly kids and teens between 6 and 13. That leaves time for Indonesian lessons, exploring the city, and on weekends our cultural trips: journeys off the beaten path that always give back to local communities.
Sports you can coach
Pick one sport or combine two. Every sport below has a local coach you work alongside.
Indonesia has a thriving soccer culture with passionate players and fans. In the soccer project you coach kids and teens in the neighborhoods and at schools, giving them a fun, structured place to play and grow.
Many kids have natural talent; what is missing is understanding of rules, tactics and strategy. That is your part.
Run after-school practices and lead sessions together with local coaches and other volunteers, teaching tactical insight and skills to the next generation of players.
Boxing and self-defense make young people stronger, but above all teach confidence, discipline and respect. The project was started by one of our former interns and now runs in neighborhoods across the city and at schools.
Many kids bring natural strength and grit; the sessions add technique, discipline and self-control.
Teach the basics of boxing and self-defense: technique, stance, control, respect and mental resilience, plus safe and responsible self-defense, alongside local coaches.
Water is everywhere in Indonesia, so swimming is a safety skill first. Many kids have little or no experience in the water, and your lessons directly improve their safety and independence.
Teach floating, breathing, stroke technique and water safety step by step, with local coaches and other volunteers, with attention to technique, confidence and fun.
Volleyball is growing steadily in Indonesia, especially among girls. Local clubs organize practices and tournaments, and youth programs introduce the sport at school. The goal of the project is to make the sport attractive and accessible: kids who show interest join our free after-school practices and can move on to established clubs.
Promote volleyball at schools, run after-school practices and help kids make the step to a club, so a sport often seen as too expensive becomes available to everyone.
Badminton is one of the most beloved sports in Indonesia, with a long history of international success. You coach kids and teens in various neighborhoods and schools, where badminton gives them new skills, pride and a positive environment.
Give after-school practices and run drills with local coaches, improve game insight, technique and tactics, and coach the rules and strategy of the game.
Rugby is new in Indonesia and slowly gaining ground, mostly in Jakarta. In Semarang it is a completely new sport for most kids, which makes the project about introducing the rules, tactics and culture of the game as much as about skills.
Run after-school rugby sessions with schools and development organizations, teach the basics and team spirit, and lay a foundation for the sport in the city. Maybe you coach the first Indonesian international.
Many volunteers have introduced their own sport at our projects. It is fun and has big impact, because kids get a wider range of sports. We help you set it up, and Stichting The Power of Sports, the foundation that works alongside us, can support it financially.
Lead practices for young players at local schools or on our fields, bring structure and fun, and let the sport grow with the support of other volunteers and our local team.
Where you live
Wisma Daya Krida is a comfortable villa at Jalan Kelengan Tengah No. 6 in the center of Semarang, with coffee shops, local eateries and everything practical close by. It has four spacious bedrooms, each with comfortable beds and an adjoining bathroom.
What makes the house special are the two large common rooms, the heart of the house for dinners, games and relaxing together, with enough space to withdraw when you want to. There is also an office room. All bedrooms have air conditioning and there is fast Wi-Fi throughout the house.
Pricing
One price covers your program. No application fee, no deposit, no surprises.
$0 application fee · $0 deposit
Not included: flights, travel insurance, visa fees and personal spending. Dinner is not included; eating out is cheap and part of the experience. Flights, visa, vaccinations and insurance are also on you, and we advise on all of them.
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No certificates or sports degree required. You support local coaches and are never on your own. Basic knowledge of the rules of your sport and lots of enthusiasm are what matter. You do not need to speak Indonesian; everyone speaks the language of sports.
No, you can coach almost any sport. The project is still young and we are expanding our programs, so introducing a new sport is a great way to leave your mark.
Lessons take place at our location during the day, between the morning and afternoon sessions, and include cultural classes about Indonesian daily life. They are taught by our university-trained staff and consist of six lessons of 1 to 1.5 hours. Extra lessons can be arranged.
Yes. Tell us in advance and the team in Indonesia takes it into account.
There are always other volunteers and interns at the house, usually between 5 and 15, from several countries. Ask us how many are booked for your dates, and we add you to a group chat before you leave.
After the intro call you get our welcome pack and a personal dashboard that walk you through the visa, vaccinations, insurance, flights and what to pack.
Your team on the ground
Yogi graduated in Economic Development Studies at Diponegoro University in Semarang and went on to work in hospitality and tourism. As a member of the Semarang Old Town board he joined Bersukaria Tour Organizers in 2018 and pioneered walking tours in Central Java.
His English, honed at the international organization AIESEC, lets him guide foreign visitors, tours and interns; since 2016 he has supported Dutch exchange students in Semarang every semester. He knows the city’s history inside out and even appears in a documentary about it.
Ready?
Tell us your sport and your dates. We tell you honestly whether Indonesia is the right fit, and connect you with your coordinator before you commit to anything.
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