Casual | Flexible Hours | Community-Based

About Soccer Fun Academy

Soccer Fun Academy is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation providing inclusive community soccer programs for children of all abilities.

Our programs use soccer to help children develop their skills, confidence, independence and social connections in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Our values are Inclusion, Fun, Respect, Development, Community and Integrity.

About Soccer Fun Academy

Soccer Fun Academy is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation providing inclusive community soccer programs for children of all abilities.

Our programs use soccer to help children develop their skills, confidence, independence and social connections in a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Our values are Inclusion, Fun, Respect, Development, Community and Integrity.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic and positive Soccer Coaches and Assistant Coaches to join our team.

This is a adaptable casual position, with sessions delivered during school terms, including:

- After-school sessions
- Evening sessions
- Some weekend sessions

Coaching takes place in community settings, activity centres and school gymnasiums across Victoria.

Where possible, travel will be limited to approximately 30km from your home base.

What You'll Do

You will support children of all abilities to participate in soccer through patient, encouraging and individualised coaching.

Your role will include:

- Delivering fun and engaging soccer sessions
- Helping participants develop soccer skills and confidence
- Supporting children to work towards their individual goals
- Building positive and skilled relationships with participants and their families




- Adapting communication and coaching approaches to suit individual needs
- Creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment
- Working collaboratively with families, carers, coaches, volunteers and other members of a participant's support network
- Working within the NDIS Code of Conduct and your role responsibilities

You don't need to be an experienced coach to apply. Training and mentoring can be provided to the right person.

We're Looking For Someone Who

- Enjoys working with children
- Has a positive, patient and encouraging personality
- Has an interest in soccer or sport
- Is reliable, respectful and professional
- Can build trusting relationships with children and families
- Is willing to learn and develop their coaching skills
- Can recognise when they need support and work within their capabilities

Previous experience coaching, teaching or working with children is an advantage, but is not essential.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Current Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Current driver's licence
- Access to and use of your own vehicle

The NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module information will be provided prior to commencement.

Eligibility to Apply





Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Applicants must be one of the following:

- Australian citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- New Zealand citizen with appropriate Australian work rights
- Holder of a visa that provides unrestricted work rights in Australia

Soccer Fun Academy does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their right to work in Australia prior to commencement.

Qualifications

A Foundation of Football Certificate (formerly Miniroos Certificate) or similar coaching qualification is preferred.

Don't have a coaching qualification yet? Training can be provided for the right applicant.

What We Offer

- Versatile casual work
- School-term based sessions
- Opportunity to work with children of all abilities
- Training and mentoring
- A supportive team environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference through sport
- Coaching that focuses on fun, development, confidence and inclusion

Pay

Pay rate: Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Who You'll Work With

You will report to the Soccer Fun Academy Administration Team and work alongside coaches, volunteers, NDIS participants, families and carers.

Interested?

If you're passionate about soccer, enjoy working with children and want to be part of an inclusive organisation that uses sport to help children achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Soccer Fun Academy is committed to providing safe, inclusive and supportive environments where every child is treated with respect and dignity.

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