I want to apply for master in social work and they ask for some experience in working in a social service organization. I have worked at a gymnastics club as a coach for about 6 years and I was wondering if that would be considered as working in a social service organization. What do you guys think ?

I think working with youth as a coach should be considered as a form of social work. You have given guidance and direction to those young people. You have nothing to lose by discussing this with a counsellor before you apply.
Good luck

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1. Dr_Adventure Says:
   March 11th, 2010 at 11:05 pm

   In general NO….unless you are working with youth in an under-served community – youth who would be considered "at-risk", etc.

   Now it is still experience working with people – but it is not a social service if it is a recreational program (it is recreational services).

   Do you have any other experience? You might want to do some volunteer work in another setting – or being a big sister, etc.

   Getting into an MSW program is about your GPA, your essay, references and experience.

   DA
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2. baremp Says:
   March 11th, 2010 at 11:47 pm

   I think working with youth as a coach should be considered as a form of social work. You have given guidance and direction to those young people. You have nothing to lose by discussing this with a counsellor before you apply.
   Good luck
   References :

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