About This Role
This coaching role is for someone who is serious about their craft and wants to be part of an established, high-quality coaching team. You will work across a variety of sessions, including small group training, team environments, and individual coaching, with players of different ages and ability levels.
Responsibilities
- Work across a variety of sessions, including small group training, team environments, and individual coaching
- Coach players of different ages and ability levels
Requirements
- Reliable, professional, and genuinely good person
- No egos; cultural fit is non-negotiable
- Experience coaching players across a range of ages and ability levels
- Comfortable delivering small group sessions, team training, and individual coaching
- Willingness to learn, develop, and grow as a coach alongside an experienced team
- Football coaching qualifications valued (FFA/Football Australia C Licence or above) — experience considered equally
- Own transport preferred
- Current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain before commencing)
Nice to have:
- Background in Strength & Conditioning, youth athletic development, or speed and agility coaching
Benefits
- Join a well-established, experienced coaching team with structured programs and session plans provided
- Work in a genuine development environment, including year-round game opportunities, league competition, and invitational tournaments
- Real potential for increased hours as the academy continues to grow
- For the right candidate, a clear pathway toward a permanent part-time or full-time role in 2027
- Ongoing coach development and support from UEFA A-licensed senior coaching staff
Important Details
- Schedule: primarily weekday afternoon and evening sessions (approximately 3:45pm to 6:00pm), with some weekend commitments (Sundays and occasional Saturdays) and potential early morning sessions depending on availability
- Employment type: casual or part-time, up to 12 hours per week to commence (can be less depending on availability or potentially more)
Application Process
- Apply via SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us about your coaching background, your experience with youth players, and what draws you to this role
About the Company
Queensland Soccer Academy (QSA) is a private football development academy established in 2023, operating across multiple locations in Brisbane. It provides players aged 3 to 16 with individual coaching, structured programs, and year-round game opportunities to develop and reach their potential.