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🎾 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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
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.
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.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Vietnamese: BeginnerThis 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.
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.
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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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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The academy was quite new, so we helped with marketing - updating the website, designing posters, decorating motorbikes, etc. We also helped set up the new guest house by painting chairs and picking up furniture. Stephen also coached some tennis lessons… read more
Stephen and Mireia were an outstanding addition to our project, bringing energy, creativity, professionalism, and genuine care to everything they did.
Mireia designed and completed my promotional tennis bikes entirely from start to finish, and the results were incredible. She also created amazing displays… read more
Robbie is a fantastic host. His communication is clear and warm, and his passion for what he is building here is infectious. He is incredibly generous - with his time, with access to the… read more
James assisted me with so much—coaching, teaching, cooking, cleaning, and more. But he's far greater than that: he brings everyone together and has a unique ability to make you and everyone around him feel truly seen and valued.
Chrissy
Chrissy has an amazing talent for breaking down complex needs into easy-to-follow processes. As I just… read more
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The academy was quite new, so we helped with marketing - updating the website, designing posters, decorating motorbikes, etc. We also helped set up the new guest house by painting chairs and picking up furniture. Stephen also coached some tennis lessons… read more
Stephen and Mireia were an outstanding addition to our project, bringing energy, creativity, professionalism, and genuine care to everything they did.
Mireia designed and completed my promotional tennis bikes entirely from start to finish, and the results were incredible. She also created amazing displays… read more
Robbie is a fantastic host. His communication is clear and warm, and his passion for what he is building here is infectious. He is incredibly generous - with his time, with access to the… read more
James assisted me with so much—coaching, teaching, cooking, cleaning, and more. But he's far greater than that: he brings everyone together and has a unique ability to make you and everyone around him feel truly seen and valued.
Chrissy
Chrissy has an amazing talent for breaking down complex needs into easy-to-follow processes. As I just… read more
