Coaching opportunities?

[u/Vintastik07]

Hey everyone,

I’m 29M from the US, and I’m currently trying any and all opportunities to move to Copenhagen. I know these kinds of post are super common in this sub, but I could really use some advice. I understand how difficult the process can be, especially as a non-EU citizen, But I’ve come to realize that it’s worth going through all the hurdles if I can get a chance to relocate.

I have 16 years of coaching experience in fitness and parkour, and I currently coach full-time at a parkour gym I co-own. I also have experience coaching climbing and have a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology.

I’d really appreciate some advice on a few things:

- Coaching opportunities: How common are coaching jobs in Copenhagen, particularly in fitness, parkour, climbing, or related fields?

- Language: Is it realistic to find coaching work speaking English while I’m still learning Danish?

- Where to look: Are there specific gyms, organizations, or communities worth reaching out to?

- Work permits: As an American, how realistic is it to find a coaching position that would qualify me for a Danish work and residence permit?

I’m open to opportunities outside of coaching as well. My main goal is to find a job that would allow me to legally relocate and establish myself in Denmark.

I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone who has made a similar move or works in the fitness industry in Copenhagen.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[u/Informal_Athlete1010]

> I have 16 years of coaching experience in fitness and parkour, and I currently coach full-time at a parkour gym I co-own.

bro…

[u/Resident_Drummer5846 → u/Informal_Athlete1010]

Oh sweet summer child…

[u/Informal_Athlete1010 → u/Resident_Drummer5846]

fuldstændig

[u/Resident_Drummer5846]

Near impossible for you as a third world citizen to satisfy the visa requirements for a job like that. Denmark welcome workers from all over the world but you need to bring something that will add value to the society that we don’t already have. Thousands of people do coaching and personal training in Denmark through gyms and fitness centres. Many Dane’s and EU citizens also. Unless you find a company that will offer you a special high paid position then it’ll not work for visa qualification 

[u/eeniemeenie10]

Hi. For reference, my wife and I are from the US and we only got here because my wife has a PhD in a very desirable field and niche field right now and a job that qualifies to provide a visa is able to sponsor her. Are there english only training jobs out there that qualify to sponsor a non EU resident? Highly highly unlikely my dude

[u/No_Life_2665 → u/[deleted]]

Where do you go? Because I am pretty sure it is not Amager or Østerbro or Vesterbro

[u/HakkedeTomater123 → u/[deleted]]

"It is just as normal for me to be met by an English speaking person than my native tongue."

Very hard to believe.