Auckland FC Community Coach

AFC Football School - Community Coach

Inspire the next generation of footballers across Auckland ⚽

Do you love football and enjoy working with young people?

We're looking for energetic, reliable and passionate football coaches to join Auckland FC's Football School programme, helping deliver fun, engaging football experiences in schools and communities across Auckland.

This is a fantastic opportunity to represent Auckland's professional football club while developing your coaching career. Whether you're an experienced coach looking for additional hours or an emerging coach eager to learn from professional coaches, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Auckland FC?

✅ Flexible coaching hours that fit around study, work or other commitments

✅ Opportunity to grow your hours as the Football School programme expands

✅ Ongoing coach development, mentoring and training

✅ Access to the Auckland FC coaching methodology

✅ Be part of a fast-growing football club making a real impact in the community

✅ Work with young players who are passionate about the game

About the role

As a Community Coach, you'll deliver football sessions at schools, community venues, holiday programmes and special events throughout Auckland.

Using Auckland FC's coaching framework and session plans, you'll help young players develop their skills, confidence and love of football in a safe, positive and inclusive environment.

You'll be responsible for:

●      Delivering engaging football sessions for players of varying ages and abilities

●      Creating positive experiences where every child feels welcome and supported

●      Adapting activities to suit different group sizes and skill levels

●      Preparing equipment and ensuring sessions run safely and smoothly

●      Building strong relationships with schools, players and families

●      Representing Auckland FC professionally in the community

●      Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the Football School programme

We're looking for people who are:

●      Passionate about football and youth development

●      Enthusiastic, energetic and positive

●      Reliable and well organised

●      Great communicators who connect easily with children and families

●      Committed to creating safe and inclusive environments

●      Keen to continue learning and developing as coaches

What you'll need

●      A recognised football coaching qualification

●      Experience coaching young people

●      A full driver's licence and reliable transport

●      Willingness to complete:

○      Police Vetting

○      NZ Safeguarding Certification

○      First Aid Training

The details

📍 Auckland-wide school and community locations

📅 Weekdays during school terms and holiday periods

⏰ Flexible hours including before-school, in-school, after-school and holiday sessions

💰 Contractor position with rates based on experience

About Auckland FC Football School

Auckland FC Football School is committed to delivering exceptional football experiences for young people across Auckland. Through school programmes, holiday camps and community initiatives, we inspire the next generation of players and fans while growing the game throughout our city.

If you're passionate about football, enjoy working with young people and want to be part of Auckland FC's exciting journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help inspire the next generation. ⚽💙