Middle East: Baseball/Softball Opportunities
Opportunities
This is a new ministry being developed at the invitation of the government of a country in the Middle East. The baseball and softball associations are new to this country and are being supported by the government as there is a growing national interest in the sport. Once local teams have been established, visiting teams from age 12+ will be invited to play local teams. Guardians are welcome to accompany minors and cheer in the stands.
Qualifications
- Love Jesus and be willing to build relationships with locals.
- Baseball Coach – experience with U15 level
- Baseball Umpire – certification appreciated but not required
- Belong to a baseball or softball team that is willing to travel together to the Middle East
Language Requirements
English
Age Requirement
Coach, Umpire or Coach / Umpire Trainer – adults with experience.
Baseball / softball team players – 12+ years
Training Provided
For Short-term and Mid-term service some basic Arabic vocabulary will be taught by hosts. If serving longer than 2 years Arabic study is a requirement after arrival. Volunteers will receive cultural orientation as well as being taught local nuances of the game.
Location
Middle East (inquire for locations that have current needs)
Length of Service
- Long-Term (2 or more years): Coach, Umpire or Coach / Umpire Trainer
- Mid-term (1-12 months): Coach, Umpire or Coach / Umpire Trainer
- Short-Term (1-2 weeks): Baseball / Softball team
Ministry Description
Triple Play Academy was established by one of WGM’s partners at the request of the government of a Middle Eastern country, to teach and apply the skill necessary to spread the game of baseball and softball across the country. WGM is excited to be able to partner in this exciting new ministry.
Inquire for more details.
Quick Facts
- Arabic is one of the five most-spoken languages in the world.
- Islam is the second-largest religion in the world with approximately 1.7 billion adherents, comprising about 23 percent of the world’s population.
- According to Joshua Project, the vast majority of the world’s unreached people groups are part of the Muslim faith.
