Updated on: 24/Mar/09

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM DESCRIPTION TENNIS ASSITANT COACH

ECUADOR

BRIEF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Tennis is one of the many sports practiced in Ecuador, which requires intelligence, thought and fitness. This volunteer experience will allow the participant to work as an assistant coach at a tennis club in the heart of Quito. The assistant will help the players to improve their tennis skills, physical abilities, fitness and coordination. They will also be involved in playing games The participant will be working with children as well as adult players, who will show high enthusiasm and a positive attitude to learn and improve.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS *Enjoy living in the capital city of Ecuador. This beautiful city will take you back through 500 years of history, cultural sites and places you will never forget. Quito has colonial churches, structures and historical sites of hundred of years such as La Iglesia de San Francisco, La Plaza de la Independencia, the mighty Basilica and more. * You can’t miss the Teleferico, this is a sky tram that takes passengers up the flanks of the Pichincha Volcano to the top of Cruz Loma. The view form here is something spectacular. * Adjacent to the Old City in Quito, El Panecillo is a large hill on top of which a large statute of the Virgin of Quito sits and is visible from miles around. From the top there are marvelous views of the whole city and the volcanoes. * Just outside of Quito is where measurements were first made that proved the shape of the Earth is in fact an oblate spheroid. Commemorating this, there is a large monument that straddles the equator called Mitad del Mundo- you cant miss stepping on both the northern and southern hemispheres. *Take a weekend tour to and hike the Cotopaxi volcano. The Cotopaxi National Park is located in the “Avenue of the Volcanoes” a breathtaking place. Hike to the glaciers and enjoy the view!

A DAY AT THE PROGRAM HOURS ACTIVITIES

8AM-9AM Breakfast at your host family 9AM-12PM Free time to explore the city 12PM-2PM Lunch (your choice)

3:30PM-6PM Tennis classes 6PM-open Free time to explore the city and dine

*This is just an exemplary daily itinerary. All activities scheduled above are subject to change.

PROGRAM FOCUS LOCATION (Province and Town) Animal Rescue Center ______________ ______________ Social ______________ ______________ Adventure ______________ ______________ Environmental ______________ ______________ Construction/Building ______________ ______________ Sports Tennis Pichincha, Quito

PROJECT/ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION DESCRIPTION Organization Tennis Club Location of the Organization Quito Non-profit/private/public organization Private Number of employees 20-30 1. DESCRIBE THE POPULATION/COMMUNITY THAT THE INSTITUTION PROVIDES ITS

SERVICES TO. IN CASE OF RESCUE CENTERS OR ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE THE TYPE OF ANIMALS AND ENVIRONMENT IT WORKS WITH. The tennis club works with children from ages 8-18. It also works with adult clients that attend classes. The majority of its clients are medium to high-income kids and families. Usually during the morning they have corporate clients and elite athletes and in the afternoons teenagers attend classes after school. The trainers hold one on one lessons and also group lessons as part of the core training. The club also has a physical fitness trainer and a doctor on site at all times. They develop custom made programs for any elite players that want to train in Quito.

2. SERVICES THAT THE ORGANIZATION/INSTITUTION PROVIDES (DESCRIPTION)

The club is well known and respected in Quito. The facilities include --- Tennis courts (synthetic and clay), swimming pool, meeting rooms, game rooms, restaurant, Jacuzzi, gym, etc. They have professional coaches working year round (except room December 15th until January 10th.).

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION 3. How many volunteers can the Project employ monthly? 1 minimum – maximum 4 or 5 4. Has the organization received volunteers in the past? They are interested in having volunteers at the organization to have a cultural exchange as well as to help the players increase their tennis abilities. The majority of the coaches as well as the players speak English. 5. If it has received volunteers in the past, please write since what month and year: NA 6. Are there any special features to which the volunteers have to pay attention to when

working at this project? (Religion, illnesses, extra-vaccination, etc) No teaching credentials are required. 7. Are there any requirements to attend this program? Participants need to have interest in coaching and in the sport. Creativity is a plus. Need to have basic knowledge of tennis rules. 8. The project receives volunteers all year round? Yes, it closes for holidays. 9. Please specify holidays or other dates when the project closes and can not receive

volunteers: December 15- January 10 10. Is there a minimum amount of weeks volunteers can work at the project? One week. 11. Is there a maximum amount of weeks volunteers can work at the project? No 12. Please give detailed description of tasks and duties of the volunteer: The assistant coahes would be involved in the one on one and group training lessons and also in the fitness preparation for both individual and group clients. They would conduct drills and evaluate student performance in coordination with the head coach and will also have the chance to use the club facilities while their placement. They would be encouraged to help and/or participate in weekend tournaments and events. 13. Indicate the times and days the volunteer will be working in the week: The assistant coaches would have to work a minimum of 2.5-3 hours per day from Monday to Friday and some weekends when needed.

LOCATION OF THE PROJECT 14. PLEASE INDICATE THE CLOSEST CITY OR TOWN TO THE PROJECT. The school is located in Quito, in the north area. 15. INDICATE WHAT TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION THERE IS FROM THE CENTER OF

THIS CITY TO THE PROJECT, ITS COSTS AND APPROXIMATELY TIME THAT WILL TAKE:

TYPE COST TIME IT WILL TAKE Bus 0.25 30 minutes Taxi $2 From the Mariscal Area _____________ ___________________ ____________________ _____________ ___________________ ____________________ _____________ ___________________ ____________________ 16. DESCRIBE THE SORROUNDINGS OF THE PROJECT (country side, urban, town) The project is located in an urban area in a residential neighborhood. A major mall is located a few minutes by car from the club.

ACCOMODATIONS AND MEALS 17. Type of Accommodation? Volunteers will be staying at a home stay. All home stays are located in good residential neighborhoods of Quito. Home stays have been selected after an application process to make sure they have everything you need. 18. Are meals included? Breakfast and dinner is included at host families and no meals in the residence option.

WHAT IS INCLUDED? • Accommodation throughout your program at a home stay • Home stay option includes breakfast and dinner • Orientation upon arrival • Airport transfer on arrival to Quito • Transfer back to the airport at the end of the program • Full on-site support and assistance • On-site 24 hour emergency contact number WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED? • Lunch is not included • Personal travel insurance • All items of personal nature • Any extra activities and excursions not described on the planned itinerary • Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks

PICTURES OF THE PROJECT