An experience like no other for individuals who are passionate about social change and who want to develop as leaders. Immerse yourself in a new culture in Bacalar, Mexico. The beautiful destination is home to a vibrant community that loves football. This programme is an incredible opportunity to grow and make friends for life.
COST USD $1,750 | GBP £1,500
(Girls United players interested in participating are invited to contact us for information and a special discount!)
Includes food, accommodation, coaching & social leadership course, Spanish lessons and cultural visits.
Does not include any personal spending money or travel insurance.
LOCATION Bacalar, Mexico | AGE REQUIREMENT 16+ | DURATION 10 days
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Our course is aimed at developing socially conscious individuals with transferable skills to become leaders in society through classroom theory, a social impact project and on-pitch football sessions.
Key themes within the Social Leadership Course: Creating safe environments, Leadership skills, Social impact through play, Impacting social issues, Transferable life skill development.
Football Coaching: We give participants understanding of coaching football session so that they can participate in Girls United Club sessions as assistant coaches.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Learn from interactive workshops and projects themed on football coaching and social leadership.
Gain work experience as you participate and coach at Girls United Mexico clubs with local players and lead coaches.
Football training and matches.
Develop transferable soft skills and leadership.
Spanish language course.
Support a local community with a social impact project.
Immerse in Mexico with food and cultural activities.
Social Leadership Certificate.
Enjoy a meaningful, fun, unique experience and make friends for life!
WHATS INCLUDED?
Complete an introductory week, including a bespoke coaching course and Spanish language course to prepare sufficiently before getting on the pitch
Support Girls United by assisting or leading fun, engaging, instructive and safe sessions in line with structured philosophy and our impact goals and build a network with your fellow coaches
Partake in a series of cultural and group activities such as lagoon and ruins trips as well as participants football to maximize your local stay in Mexico
Enjoy local dishes served up daily, whilst staying in modern, safe, secure accommodation. All internal transfers and transport are also included
Work Exchange Scheme
Gain work experience with Girls United
Work Exchange Scheme
Gain work experience with Girls United
We want the programme to be accessible for everyone that is enthusiastic about the project!
We can arrange a work exchange scheme in which you take on additional responsibilities during your time at the academy and we subsidies the programme costs. The responsibilities will vary depending on your level of Spanish, your experience in coaching and your specific strengths in a workplace. They can range from:
Social Media management/COMMS
Photography and video production
Additional coaching responsibilities
Organisational and administrative tasks
Language teaching (English or Spanish)
Subsidies will be offered depending on the work commitment and can range from 10% to 50%.
If you are interested in finding out more, please send us a CV and cover letter to hello@girlsunitedfa.org in addition to completing the online application form.
Head Coach Role
For more experienced coaches
Head Coach Role
For more experienced coaches
Each 8-week International Coaching Programme provides an opportunity for one applicant to be promoted to a Head Coach Intern role, with the successful candidate selected based on prior experience and coaching qualification relevant to the role. All programme expenses covered.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate the volunteer group,
Oversee the training programme for the duration of programme
Provide additional coach education and mentoring to volunteer group
Desirable Qualities
Experience coaching/playing, experience managing or leading teams, excellent communication skills, leadership skills, approachable and understanding, proactive and independent worker, able to build positive relationship with coaches and players and problem solving. A basic knowledge of Spanish and a minimum intermediate level in English is required.
Please note: Head Coach roles are selected from the pool of applicants through the conventional application
form for the International Coaching Programme.