Sports Coach

IFA Sports; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Equipment provided

Insurance provided

Competitive pay

Weekly payments

Supportive team environment

Career pathways

Inspiring children daily

Job summary

IFA Sports is seeking energetic coaches to deliver fun, structured sports sessions for children aged 2–6 in childcare centers around Melbourne. The role offers flexible hours with 5 days per week available from 9am to 3pm, across multiple centers.

You will follow weekly lesson plans, ensure safety, and inspire children through sport. Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, and confident leading groups; WWC checks and a valid driver’s license are required or you must be willing to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Energetic and positive with a love for working with young children.
• Reliable, punctual and confident leading groups.
• Sport background (playing or coaching) is a bonus.
• Current Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain.
• Driver’s license and own transport.
• Ability to work independently and communicate well with childcare centers.

Responsibilities

• Run 30–60 minute multi-sport sessions (soccer, basketball, AFL, athletics, footy skills, etc.).
• Create a fun, safe and engaging environment.
• Build relationships with childcare staff and families.
• Represent IFA Sports with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Skills

Energy

Punctuality

Independent work

Communication

Reliable

Positive attitude

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for energetic, reliable and positive coaches to deliver fun, structured sports sessions for children aged 2–6 in childcare centers. This is a rewarding role perfect for anyone who loves working with kids, enjoys sport and wants flexible hours. Running Sports programs in childcare centers across Melbourne.

What You’ll Do

• Run 30–60 minute multi-sport sessions (soccer, basketball, AFL, athletics, footy skills, etc.)
• Create a fun, safe and engaging environment
• Build relationships with childcare staff and families
• Represent IFA Sports with professionalism and enthusiasm
• Follow structured weekly lesson plans (provided)
• Deliver programs across centers in your region

What We’re Looking For

• Great energy and love working with young children
• Reliable, punctual and confident leading groups
• Sporting background (playing or coaching) is a bonus
• Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Driver’s license and own transport
• Ability to work independently and communicate well with centers

What We Offer

• 5 days per week MUST be available 9am-3pm
• All training, equipment and insurance provided
• Competitive pay + weekly payments
• Supportive team environment
• Career pathways as we expand across Australia
• Opportunity to inspire children and make a real impact every day