Tennis & Cultural Exchange Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

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  Description

  🎾 A brand new tennis academy in the heart of Phu Quoc.
  
  Our academy offers a complete tennis development program for players aged 3 years and above, including private 1-on-1 coaching, structured group classes, and detailed video analysis to accelerate improvement.
  
  Players will also benefit from access to a fully equipped gym, recovery centre, and swimming pool, creating the perfect environment for performance, health, and enjoyment.
  
  Beyond tennis, we are proud to support the community by providing free daily language and numeracy sessions in English, Russian, and Spanish for both local children and those visiting the island.
  
  We are a small, welcoming team of 3 staff members working together to build a social and community-focused tennis hub in the heart of Phu Quoc:
  
  
  Head Tennis Coach & Founder
  Leads all coaching programs, player development, and academy direction. Responsible for lesson planning, events, partnerships, and creating a fun, high-quality tennis experience for players of all levels.
  
  Operations, Marketing & Community Coordinator (Local Staff)
  Oversees daily club operations including bookings, scheduling, and guest support. Also manages marketing, social media, local partnerships, and cross-community engagement to grow a vibrant tennis and social network around the club.
  
  Café & Pro Shop Supervisor (Local Staff)
  Manages the café and merchandise store, including food and beverage service, retail sales, stock control, and maintaining a relaxed social atmosphere for members and visitors.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Teaching
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our academy offers a relaxed international environment where tennis, language, and community come together. Volunteers will connect daily with local Vietnamese families, travelling players, and teammates from different cultures.
  
  Workawayers can join social tennis, explore Phu Quoc’s beaches and local spots with our team, and enjoy shared meals and language exchange moments. We are happy to share tennis coaching knowledge and island lifestyle experiences, while learning from each volunteer’s culture, skills, and perspective.

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  Help

  We are a brand new tennis academy located in the heart of Phu Quoc, offering a dynamic environment focused on sport, learning, and community.
  
  WorkAway Volunteers will contribute up to 5 hours of group tennis coaching and/or fun educational tutoring, supporting children through engaging tennis activities, games, and relaxed language or numeracy sessions. Volunteers may choose the days the would like to assist in the week with prior weekly agreement. max 5 days a week help (2 days off)
  
  This role is perfect for positive, active individuals who enjoy working with children, love sport, and want to be part of a growing international tennis community. Coaching experience is appreciated but a great attitude, energy, and willingness to engage are most important.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Russian: Fluent
  Vietnamese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Volunteers will stay in a newly restored 2-bedroom house just 10 metres from the tennis courts. The house includes air conditioning, a shared lounge, and a dedicated meal area for relaxing and socialising.
  
  There are two accommodation options available: a dorm-style room for multiple volunteers and a private twin room suitable for friends or couples. Workawayers will also have access to the academy facilities, creating a comfortable and convenient living experience within the tennis environment.
  
  Breakfast: one free meal + coffee daily from our café.
  Lunch & Dinner - food provided for in staff accomodation or local restaurant on our account (freem meals)
  Staff House: fresh fruit provided; mini-fridge restocked with drinks and fruit twice a week.

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  What else ...

  We prefer volunteers with some tennis experience and a genuine interest in coaching or assisting on court. As this role involves working with children, volunteers should also hold any relevant background or working-with-children checks required in their home country where possible.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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