Academy Football (Soccer) Coach – Player Development

Bowden Football | Redcliffe, Brisbane

$60 per session | Casual | Approximately 6–15 hours per week

About Bowden Football

Bowden Football is one of Brisbane's fastest-growing private football (soccer) academies, providing high-quality player development opportunities for young footballers.

Operating from our dedicated indoor football (soccer) facility in Redcliffe, we provide a professional, energetic and challenging training environment where players can develop their individual technical ability, confidence and understanding of the game.

As our academy continues to grow, we're looking for a passionate and technically strong Academy Football (Soccer) Coach to join our coaching team.

About the Role

The successful applicant will primarily coach within our Player Development Program at our indoor facility in Redcliffe, with additional opportunities to assist at academy competitions, weekend training and individual coaching sessions.

Our sessions focus heavily on developing players' individual technical ability, including:

- Dribbling and ball mastery
- Passing and receiving
- First touch and ball control
- Shooting and finishing
- 1v1 attacking and defending
- Technical execution under pressure

A major focus of our academy is maintaining a high-intensity training environment. We're looking for a coach who can lead energetic, challenging sessions, set high standards and consistently push players to improve.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a coach who:

- Has a strong technical understanding of football (soccer) and individual player development.
- Is confident demonstrating technical skills and exercises at a high standard.
- Can create and maintain a high-intensity, engaging training environment.
- Has a strong football (soccer) playing background, ideally with experience playing at a competitive club, academy or NPL level.




- Is confident coaching players of different ages and abilities.
- Has strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Is enthusiastic, reliable, professional and passionate about developing young footballers.
- Can work effectively alongside other coaches and contribute positively to our academy environment.

We'd particularly love to hear from current or former competitive football (soccer) players who have strong technical ability and an interest in developing the next generation of players.

Previous coaching experience is highly regarded, but we're also open to quality players who are looking to develop their coaching skills.

A Football Australia C Licence is desirable but not essential.

Most importantly, we want someone who can demonstrate quality football techniques, coach with energy and maintain high standards throughout every session.

Hours and Availability

We're looking for someone available for approximately 6–15 hours per week, depending on availability and academy requirements.

Our main coaching sessions run:

- Monday: Approximately 4:00pm–6:30pm
- Wednesday: Approximately 4:00pm–6:30pm
- Friday: Approximately 4:00pm–6:30pm

Additional Saturday and Sunday coaching opportunities are available, including competitions, training and other academy activities.

Weekend availability is highly regarded but not essential.





There may also be opportunities to deliver additional private 1-on-1 coaching sessions throughout the week and on weekends.

What We Offer

- Competitive coaching pay of $60 per session.
- The opportunity to work at our dedicated indoor football (soccer) facility in Redcliffe.
- Access to our indoor training facility for personal football training, particularly beneficial for coaches who are still actively playing, subject to facility availability.
- A positive, professional and high-energy coaching environment.
- The opportunity to work with motivated young footballers who are committed to improving.
- Additional coaching opportunities through competitions, weekend programs and private sessions.
- Opportunities for increased hours and coaching development as our academy continues to grow.
- The chance to become part of a rapidly expanding private football (soccer) academy.

Requirements

- Robust football (soccer) playing and/or coaching background.
- Ability to confidently demonstrate technical football skills.
- Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Reliable transport.
- Valid Queensland Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain one before commencing child-related work).
- Availability for weekday afternoon coaching sessions.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about football (soccer), confident in your technical ability and enjoy helping young players reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced coach or a current competitive player looking to get involved in coaching, we encourage you to apply.

Apply through Indeed with your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your football (soccer) playing/coaching experience and availability.

Bowden Football

Alec Bowden – Owner & Head Coach

[email protected]

0472 571 643

Pay: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 15.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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