Childrens sports coach

Little KIckers Newcastle/Maitland; Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Kickers Newcastle/Maitland in Maitland is seeking a Coach to deliver football sessions for children, creating an welcoming, energetic environment where every child can enjoy the sport and build confidence. The role focuses on inclusion, encouragement and adaptability to different ages and abilities.

Based in Maitland or Newcastle areas, you will welcome children, maintain energy, and promote teamwork and enjoyment across sessions.

Qualifications

• A positive, enthusiastic and encouraging approach when working with children.
• Ability to manage groups and maintain engagement in an energetic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, reliability and a genuine interest in helping children develop confidence through sport.
• Previous experience coaching, teaching or working with children is desirable.
• A willingness to complete any required child safety checks and training.
• Consistent availability to work assigned shifts in a set roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging football sessions for children of varying ages and abilities.
• Welcome children warmly and help them feel comfortable and included.
• Maintain an energetic, positive and well-organised group environment.
• Encourage participation, effort and confidence in every child.
• Adapt the provided activities to support different skill levels and learning needs.
• Promote teamwork, respect and enjoyment throughout each session.

Skills

Group management

Communication skills

Child engagement

Patience

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Little KIckers Newcastle/Maitland – Maitland NSW

As a Little Kickers Coach, you will create a welcoming, energetic and inclusive environment where every child can enjoy football, build confidence and feel proud of their efforts. We are looking for coaches based in either Maitland or Newcastle areas.

Key responsibilities

Deliver engaging football sessions for children of varying ages and abilities.

Welcome children warmly and help them feel comfortable and included.

Maintain an energetic, positive and well-organised group environment.

Encourage participation, effort and confidence in every child.

Adapt the provided activities to support different skill levels and learning needs.

Promote teamwork, respect and enjoyment throughout each session.

What we're looking for

A positive, enthusiastic and encouraging approach when working with children.

The ability to manage groups and maintain engagement in an energetic environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, reliability and a genuine interest in helping children develop confidence through sport.

Previous experience coaching, teaching or working with children is desirable.

A willingness to complete any required child safety checks and training.

Consistent availability to work assigned shifts in a set roster.