Sports Coaching and Training Opportunities Overseas
Sports abroad is the ultimate way to mix travel, adventure, and doing something meaningful. Whether you want to coach sports in South Africa, learn to surf in Portugal, or train to become a ski or snowboard instructor in Canada or Japan, Oyster has exciting opportunities to match your goals and passions.
In South Africa, you can make a real impact by coaching local children in sports like football, swimming, cricket, netball, tennis, boxing, and more — helping young people build confidence, develop life skills, and discover new opportunities through sport. If you’ve got a favourite sport, let us know and we’ll help find the right placement for you.
Looking to gain qualifications while you travel? You can also complete professional training courses, from surf instruction in Portugal to internationally recognised ski and snowboard certifications in Canada and Japan — with the chance to earn money as a paid instructor once you qualify.
Along the way, you’ll meet people from all over the world, create unforgettable memories, and seriously boost your CV for future jobs or university applications. It’s not just a trip — it’s an experience that sets you apart.
For more information about how we select our childcare and youth programmes and support our volunteers, check out our child protection and safeguarding policies.