Head Coach jobs in West Leederville WA

Make after-school football the highlight of a child’s week!

Football Star Academy Coogee is looking for a positive, experienced Lead Football Coach to deliver fun, game-based sessions for children aged 5–11 across Fremantle, Melville and Cockburn.

If you enjoy connecting with children, helping them tackle challenges and celebrating their progress, we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunity

• Casual employment from $45/hour plus superannuation, depending on experience.
• An additional 30 minutes paid for setup and pack-down for every one-hour coaching session.
• From $67.50 plus super per standard session, covering 1.5 paid hours.
• Initially 1–5 coaching hours per week, plus paid setup and pack-down time.
• Weekday afternoon sessions from approximately 3pm, generally one coaching hour per day.
• Potential for additional sessions and more hours per day as programs grow.
• Free coaching uniform, session resources and coaching support.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead engaging after-school football sessions where children stay active, learn through games and feel that they belong.

Your responsibilities include:

• Delivering small-sided games and challenges that develop football skills, confidence and decision-making.
• Independently managing groups of primary school-aged children using clear expectations and positive behaviour strategies.
• Adapting activities so children of different abilities can participate, experience success and be challenged.
• Encouraging children to think for themselves, try new ideas and support their teammates.
• Setting up, packing down and transporting coaching equipment.
• Communicating positively and professionally with parents and the academy.

We provide coaching frameworks and resources, with room to adapt activities to suit your players.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience coaching football and/or working with primary school-aged children, with the football knowledge to lead junior sessions.
• Can confidently manage a group independently and create a safe, welcoming environment.
• Brings energy, patience, creativity and a sense of humour.
• Understands coaching through games and is open to learning, reflecting and improving.
• Is reliable, organised and available for regular weekday afternoon work from approximately 3pm.

Highly regarded

• A Physical Education or Health and Physical Education degree, or current studies towards one.
• Teaching or education experience involving primary school-aged children.
• Football Australia coaching qualifications or relevant junior coaching experience.
• Familiarity with Game Sense, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) or constraints-led coaching.

You don’t need to know every coaching framework. We value practical experience, sound judgement and a willingness to develop.

Practical requirements

• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable car suitable for transporting football equipment.
• A valid WA Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one and meet the applicable requirements before commencing child-related work.
• Ability to provide evidence of previous first aid or first responder qualifications or training when requested.

Why join us?

We believe children should have fun, learn to think for themselves, enjoy a challenge and feel a sense of belonging.

You’ll join an academy that values positive coaching, supports your development and trusts you to bring your strengths to each session.

Interested? Apply through Indeed

No lengthy cover letter needed. Send us a brief introduction outlining:

• Your coaching or education background and experience working with children.
• Your weekday afternoon availability.
• The areas you can travel to.

We especially encourage PE/HPE graduates and current university students with relevant experience to apply.

Football Star Academy Coogee (WA)
Lead. Learn. Grow.

Pay: $45.00 – $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1.5 – 5.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Which weekdays can you regularly attend an after-school session starting around 3pm? Please allow time beforehand for equipment setup.
• Do you have a valid driver’s licence and access to a car to transport coaching equipment?

Work Location: In person