• Flexible Hours to suit availability
• Training and program materials provided, uniform, and equipment
• Perfect for Uni Students, or anyone looking for flexible, casual work
• Locations: Across the state of Victoria

Ready to do something you love? Are you passionate about working with kids to develop their physical movement skills, along with developing their confidence through sport? Australian Athletics is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic individuals to join our pool of casual coaches to deliver Next Athletics and Sporting Schools programs.

About the Role

Join the team at Australian Athletics! As a casual coach, you’ll help deliver fun, inclusive, and engaging athletics sessions in schools as part of the Next Athletics program and the Australian Government funded Sporting Schools initiative. Sessions focus on developing fundamental movement and social skills in a supportive and positive environment through games-based activity.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver structured athletics sessions to children aged 5 -12 years in schools and community settings.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for all participants.
• Represent athletics in a professional and positive manner.

What We Offer

• Flexible casual hours during the school day and in the after-school timeslot – ideal for university students or those seeking casual work hours
• Experience in the delivery of games-based sport programs and athletics experience will be highly regarded
• Opportunities to gain experience in sport delivery and youth engagement
• Be part of a fun, supportive team getting kids moving and supporting them in developing vital life skills.
• Next Athletics Coach Accreditation and access to further coaching courses, webinars and athletics events.
• Competitive remuneration.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Confident communication and ability to manage and engage with children
• Athletics experience and/or accreditation will be highly regarded, and in some circumstances required.
• Availability during school hours and/or after-school time slots
• Working With Children Check - Employee (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver’s licence (and access to a car)