Children Coach Playball Auckland Central location Auckland. Salary $20 - $24.99 per hour.

About Playball is a franchised business operating NZ wide. We have one full time (25-30 hours) and one part time (8-15 hours)  sports coaching position to be filled  in Auckland ranging from Onehunga to St Heliers. We run classes at selected early childcare centres and as an after school activity in local schools, providing fundamental skills to children in our community. It is a small business with opportunities to learn and grow within it and the possibility of more hours for the right coach.

About the role our coaches have an excellent ability to work with, and relate to children aged between 2 and 8 years old. Training of about 2 weeks needs to happen before the start of Term 3 of the school term. They fully recognise and appreciate what a big responsibility it is to teach children in order for them to develop socially, physically, cognitively and emotionally.

If you are looking to be involved in a sports-teaching role that requires self-motivation, energy and passion, and you possess strong communications social skills, as well as some computer experience then being a Playball coach could be a highly rewarding career for you. You would be coaching 30 - 40min fast paced, high energy classes in different locations within our area.

You must be available from 08.00-4.30 daily depending on the position you are applying for. (Please submit your availability with your application). Your own transport is essential as you would be driving between classes. Our franchise is run by a small team of 3 or 4 coaches, this means we know all our children well and can help them to achieve results and feel real satisfaction when they improve or master a new skill.

Benefits and perks we are a small team with a great work ethic who offer a friendly and supportive environment and we have lots of fun. You will have the same timetable weekly so easy to plan studies, appointments, training or family around your work. Classes are run between the hours of 8am - 4.30pm.

All training is provided and because it is a small business there is a lot to learn in various aspects of the business. You will attend a first aid course for children if you do not have one already.

Skills and experience Committed to help and teach children to develop through sport. Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, creative and fun. Patient and tolerant as well as being a good role model. Aware of a child's level and ability. Expected to uphold the integrity of the Playball brand. Experience with working with children recommended but not a must. Some Computer Experience with Microsoft Office.

Own car a must. You will have exceptional teamwork and communication skills as well as abilities in developing and coaching children. Experience in physical education or sports' coaching is preferred but not mandatory. A full or restricted, clean drivers license and police check is required. You will be organised and able to manage your time well.