Youth Sports, Football & Wellness Global Citizenship Diploma
Program Overview
Spend 6 or 12 weeks in Arusha, Tanzania, combining hands-on youth sports and health education experience with accredited Global Citizenship learning, cultural immersion and adventure.
Work alongside a Tanzanian school community supporting young people aged approximately 7–18 through sport, movement and wellness education. Depending on the schedule, you may coach football, basketball and volleyball, create games and fitness activities, support tournaments and deliver engaging sessions around nutrition, exercise, the human body and healthy lifestyles.
Beyond placement, explore ethical volunteering, youth development, health inequality, culture and sustainable community development, alongside personal growth, Swahili, cultural workshops and a collaborative Legacy Project that you will leave behind
Outside the Academy, Tanzania becomes part of the experience. Weekly adventures, cultural activities and safari are built in, with Zanzibar included in the 12-week program.
Live alongside an international cohort in Arusha and complete a Level 3 Diploma in Global Citizenship in Community Development while gaining real-world experience, friendships and one unforgettable Tanzania adventure.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Exclusions
Quick Details
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
- Adventure Travel
- Experiential Learning
- Internships
- Language Immersion
- Self-Discovery
- Sports
- Study Abroad
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Work Exchanges
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
- Some high school, no diploma
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-35
Duration
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- During High School
- Post High School
Starts At
- 6 Weeks Fast Track: $7,495
- 12 Weeks Flagship Program: $9,995
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Deposit
- Changes Allowed
Refund Policy
Partial Refund
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Do I need coaching or sports experience?
No formal coaching qualification is required. We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, active, confident engaging with young people and willing to get involved. Your responsibilities develop around your skills, interests and the school’s needs, with opportunities across football, other sports, fitness and health education.
What sports and activities will I be involved in?
Football is a huge part of the program, but it isn’t the only focus! You may coach football, basketball, volleyball, fitness, games and movement activities, support tournaments and help deliver health education covering exercise, nutrition and wellbeing. Activities vary with the school timetable, season and current priorities.
Is Tanzania safe, and what support will I have?
Your safety is a priority. You’ll receive pre-departure guidance, airport pickup, secure accommodation with private security and 24/7 in-country support. Our local team coordinates placements and included travel while helping you navigate transport, culture, health, nightlife and everyday life in Tanzania.
Tanzania is also a very safe and peaceful country, visited by millions every year.
What is included in the program fee?
Almost everything! Your fee includes Europe return flights, visa, airport transfers, private-bathroom accommodation, daily meals, placement fees, Level 3 Diploma, training, Academy learning, weekly adventures, cultural activities, safari and 24/7 support. The 12-week program also includes Zanzibar.
No Sunday lunch, Vaccinations and Travel Insurance as these need to be arranged by the individual.
What does the overall Academy experience involve?
Think sports internship, gap year and Tanzania adventure rolled into one! Alongside coaching and your Diploma, you’ll share safari, waterfalls, road trips, cultural activities, social nights and weekly adventures with an international cohort. Add Swahili, personal growth and Zanzibar on the 12-week program, and there’s always something happening.
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