Job Description
We are looking for someone who can work on Saturday mornings in the Papanui area. You will need to have access to a car to transport the football equipment to the venues each week!
Role purpose:
Are you a kid at heart? Love working with children?
We are currently looking for someone to join our team at Little Kickers in Canterbury North. If you are confident and out-going, great with young children, 100% reliable, a good team worker and interested in contributing to the success of an exciting children’s activity business then we would love to hear from you! You will need to have high energy, and a fun and expressive personality with the ability to literally get down to a child's level! You need to be patient, committed, and interested in contributing to the development of young children. Being a Little Kickers coach is ideal experience for those interested in a career in education or sports.
About the role
Part time coaching position.
Full training provided so no football or coaching experience necessary.
You must have excellent verbal communication skills and be physically fit for this role, which involves leading the conduct of football based physical activity classes for young children.
The coach will be required to follow the lesson plans set out for each session, while ensuring all children have fun and are supported throughout the class.
We use imagination as a means of learning so you must be happy to act up and be a monkey for the day, pirate, spaceman, the more imaginative the better. You'll be amazed at how we teach our pre-schoolers football skills!
A current First Aid Certificate would be preferred.
A Football coaching qualification is not essential but will be highly regarded along with any other experience working with children in an educational role.
About You
A friendly, reliable, and professional worker
A full or restricted New Zealand drivers licence preferred
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Attention to detail with a strong focus on quality
The ability to follow directions and has excellent communication skills
Must be able to think on the spot and adapt to change
Must be available Fridays, Saturday and/or Sunday mornings.
Benefits of working with Little Kickers
A great learning opportunity to expand your leadership skills
Opportunities for career progression.
Direct training from the Lead Coach.
Flexibility of hours and certainty of work.
If you love working with children and have a passion for coaching please send your CV together with a cover letter or e-mail outlining your experience with:
1) Kids – whether it be with younger siblings or
even babysitting experience etc.
2) Sporting, coaching or educational background
Criminal Record Checks check will be required, this will be discussed with you at interview prior to starting Little Kickers.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
Do you have a driver's license and access to a car to transport the kit to class?
Are you a New Zealand Citizen or Resident?
Can you start on Sunday, 18th January 2026? Please provide a date/time you would be free for an interview between 14th and 16th January.
Work Location: In person
Role purpose:
Are you a kid at heart? Love working with children?
We are currently looking for someone to join our team at Little Kickers in Canterbury North. If you are confident and out-going, great with young children, 100% reliable, a good team worker and interested in contributing to the success of an exciting children’s activity business then we would love to hear from you! You will need to have high energy, and a fun and expressive personality with the ability to literally get down to a child's level! You need to be patient, committed, and interested in contributing to the development of young children. Being a Little Kickers coach is ideal experience for those interested in a career in education or sports.
About the role
Part time coaching position.
Full training provided so no football or coaching experience necessary.
You must have excellent verbal communication skills and be physically fit for this role, which involves leading the conduct of football based physical activity classes for young children.
The coach will be required to follow the lesson plans set out for each session, while ensuring all children have fun and are supported throughout the class.
We use imagination as a means of learning so you must be happy to act up and be a monkey for the day, pirate, spaceman, the more imaginative the better. You'll be amazed at how we teach our pre-schoolers football skills!
A current First Aid Certificate would be preferred.
A Football coaching qualification is not essential but will be highly regarded along with any other experience working with children in an educational role.
About You
A friendly, reliable, and professional worker
A full or restricted New Zealand drivers licence preferred
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
Attention to detail with a strong focus on quality
The ability to follow directions and has excellent communication skills
Must be able to think on the spot and adapt to change
Must be available Fridays, Saturday and/or Sunday mornings.
Benefits of working with Little Kickers
A great learning opportunity to expand your leadership skills
Opportunities for career progression.
Direct training from the Lead Coach.
Flexibility of hours and certainty of work.
If you love working with children and have a passion for coaching please send your CV together with a cover letter or e-mail outlining your experience with:
1) Kids – whether it be with younger siblings or
even babysitting experience etc.
2) Sporting, coaching or educational background
Criminal Record Checks check will be required, this will be discussed with you at interview prior to starting Little Kickers.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.50 per hour
Application Question(s):
Do you have a driver's license and access to a car to transport the kit to class?
Are you a New Zealand Citizen or Resident?
Can you start on Sunday, 18th January 2026? Please provide a date/time you would be free for an interview between 14th and 16th January.
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Little Kickers Coach position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Ouruhia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
