Football Coach

23 hours ago

Epsom Auckland, New Zealand Diocesan School For Girls Full time

Posted: 17/11/2025

Closing Date: 10/12/2025

Salary: $ $50.00

Job Type: Contract

Location: Diocesan School for Girls

Job Category: Sport and Recreation

Football is a high participatory sport of choice at Diocesan School for Girls. The Football Coach will work with students to develop and hone their skills and gameplay to a high standard and create a competitive team environment.

At Diocesan School for Girls, we are united by a shared purpose: to inspire and support the next generation of young women to be confident, resilient, and ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Every role at Dio contributes to this mission. Whether you're coaching, managing systems, coordinating events, supporting property operations, or providing front-line service — your work plays an essential part in enabling our students to succeed.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga: About the role

In this role, you enjoy a dynamic blend of planning, coaching, and game-day action throughout the school year. In Term 1, you contribute up to six hours of engaging administrative planning for trainings, including IDP meetings with squad members, alongside up to 10 hours for trials and six hours for trainings and pre-season games. Term 2 brings a balanced weekly rhythm, with up to one hour of planning, IDP check-ins, and feedback meetings, plus energising Tuesday morning trainings at Dilworth and Wednesday afternoon games, as well as exciting exchanges with Waikato Diocesan and St Peter's. In Term 3, you continue to shape players' development with weekly planning, IDP check-ins, and coaching feedback, while maintaining the regular training and game schedule. The season culminates in Winter Tournament Week, held from 30 August to 4 September—an inspiring highlight of the year. This role offers variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every week.

Desired Skills and Experience

Ngā pūkenga me whai: We're looking for someone with

  • Strong Communication between players/parents around expectations and goals for trainings and games
  • Links with and share best practice with fellow Pathway Coaches
  • Understanding of high quality warm up to engage players' minds and bodies
  • Planning and organisation skills to effectively run training sessions and game days
  • Confident in systems used to develop young players
  • Experience with Health and Safety and accident and injury reporting and the associated time frames
  • A C licence or working towards C license accreditation
  • Experience with Health and Safety and all accident and incident reporting to a Sports Manager in a timely manner, that includes hazards and risks

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

Diocesan School for Girls is located in Epsom, Auckland, and offers a supportive environment where staff thrive professionally and personally.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive remuneration $40-50 an hour dependent on experience

  • Free covered parking for cars, bikes, and scooters

  • Regular wellness initiatives and social events

  • A strong sense of community and beautifully landscaped school grounds

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

Please apply online via our website: by Wednesday 10th December 2025. If you have questions about the role, please contact our Sports Manager,

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