We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic soccer coaches for children aged 2.5-12 on the Gold Coast & Northern NSW – see below for positions available. Please feel free to fill out the application form below even if there is no position currently advertised. We are always interested to hear from people interested and positions are often being created.

The suitable person will be responsible and experienced working with young children, whilst also being able to have fun with the children.

We are happy to hear from you whether you want to work one day or five days, mornings and afternoons, weekdays or weekends.

What we do:

Little Big Sport runs fun junior soccer programs at kindergartens, childcare centres and schools throughout the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, with over 2500 weekly participants between the ages of 2.5-12 years old.

We are fully established on the Gold Coast & Northern Rivers, boasting to be the biggest private soccer coaching provider in the region.

Little Big Sport’s mission is to provide all young children the opportunities to enjoy sport and develop a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle in a fun, safe environment.

CURRENT POSITIONS:

Children’s Head Soccer Coach, FULL-TIME

– Head Coach – 

The successful candidate will be responsible for running & coordinating our soccer programs for 2.5-5 year olds at kindergartens and childcare centres, and for 2.5-12 year olds at our after school & weekend venues. Driving is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential. Possibility for the use a company vehicle (manual).

This position is perfect for someone with a soccer coaching background and experience & passion for working with children.

The successful candidate would communicate with coaches and head office and be responsible for:

• Organising session plans, equipment and coach schedules
• Running weekly coaching programs at childcare centres and kindergartens (2.5-5 year olds)
• Running programs alongside other coaches for our after school & weekend programs (2.5-12 year olds)
• Training new coaches
• Distributing Little Big Sport merchandise to players
• Marketing and administration work as required

If you enjoy working with young children, being outdoors and have a passion for sports, we would like to hear from you!

What we offer:

$45-55K + super + bonus potential. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Up to 38 hours per week (this would be discussed with successful candidate).

Initial and ongoing training of our Little Big Sport programs, as well as all the equipment and uniforms are provided.

What you need: 
The following criteria are essential:

• Experience coaching soccer to 2.5 -12 year old children (minimum 3 years experience)
• Soccer coaching qualification
• Working with children check
• First Aid certificate
• Experience in session planning and ability to train other coaches
• Own reliable transport (or ability to drive our company vehicle which is a manual)
• Excellent communicator, friendly, positive and approachable
• Enthusiastic
• Ability to use initiative & work independently
• Must be available 8:30-5pm Mon-Fri and Saturday mornings until midday

The following criteria are desirable:

• Management experience

Please note that you would be working with very young children so entertainment and providing enjoyment plays a very large role in these positions.

This position requires a dedicated individual who can be committed to full-time hours.

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Children’s Lead Soccer Coaches, CASUAL

Multiple opportunities

– Children’s lead soccer coach – 

An exciting opportunity exists for a Lead Coach to join our Little Big Sport team. The successful candidate will run our soccer programs for 2.5-5 year olds at kindergartens and childcare centres, and for 2.5-12 year olds at our after school & weekend venues. Driving is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential.

This position is perfect for someone with a sporting background and experience working with children. For the right applicant there is the possibility of a full time or part time position with additional roles, after a probationary period.

The successful candidate would communicate with our head office and be responsible for:

• Following our session plans and running weekly coaching programs at childcare centres and kindergartens (2.5-5 year olds)
• Running programs alongside other coaches for our after school & weekend programs (2.5-12 year olds)
• Distributing Little Big Sport merchandise to players

If you enjoy working with young children, being outdoors and have a passion for sports, we would like to hear from you!

What we offer:

$26-$32 per hour + driving + super + bonus potential.

Schedule of work is mostly mornings between 9am & 12pm, Mon-Fri, with some afternoon work and Saturday morning work. Up tp 25 hours are available, depending on the applicant’s availability.

Can be work around other work and Uni commitments, but would need to be able to commit to the schedule once fixed.

Initial and ongoing training of our Little Big Sport programs, as well as all the equipment and uniforms are provided.

What you need: 

The following criteria are essential:

• Experience working with young children
• Working with children check, or willing to obtain
• Enthusiastic & approachable
• Own reliable transport
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to use initiative & work independently

The following criteria are desirable:

• Sports coaching qualification

• First Aid certificate, or willing to obtain.

Please note that you would be working with very young children so entertainment and providing enjoyment plays a very large role in these positions.

This position requires dedicated individuals who can be committed to a fixed, weekly schedule.

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