7 Typical Jobs for Foreigners in China - Soccer / Tennis / Basketball Coach

Soccer / Tennis / Basketball Coach Soccer, in particular, has been booming in China for the past few years. The sport is known to be the favorite of President Xi Jinping and, as a result, investment in football has increased tenfold across the board. Schools have built new fields and introduced the sport to their physical education curriculum, while private clubs and businesses have set up training academies and state-of-the-art facilities. In turn, there has been a massive increase in the number of football coaching opportunities in China. Some of these positions are aimed at highly qualified and experienced coaches from overseas, but others are perfect for local foreigners with a passion for the game and some experience with kids. Basketball remains one of the country’s most popular sports, and the influence of Chinese star Li Na still sees lots of young kids taking up tennis. Foreigners with the right mix of passion and experience in these sports and others can find coaching positions across China.