Kids Golf Coach

About the role

Our programs are designed to introduce children to golf in a fun, accessible and engaging environment. We use modified equipment and games to make golf suitable for school ovals, synthetic areas, indoor courts and other non-traditional golf environments.

Key responsibilities

• Coach primary school-aged children in modified junior golf programs
• Deliver fun, game-based golf activities rather than overly technical instruction
• Manage groups of children and create an energetic, positive environment
• Work reliably and independently across programs in Malvern, Hawthorn and surrounding suburbs
• Deliver programs during Victorian school holiday periods, generally between 9:00am–1:00pm, with potential to expand into regular school-term coaching

About you

• Experience coaching or working with primary school-aged children
• Good understanding of golf fundamentals
• Experience with modified junior golf equipment such as GolfWay, SNAG Golf or similar is ideal
• Confident managing groups of children and creating an energetic, positive environment
• Reliable, organised and comfortable working independently
• Holds, or is willing to obtain, a valid Working With Children Check
• Reliable transport to programs around Malvern, Hawthorn and surrounding suburbs
• Formal golf coaching qualifications are highly regarded, but aren't essential if you have strong golf knowledge and experience working with children

About us

Fit For Kids Co. delivers junior sport programs in partnership with schools, councils and health organisations across Melbourne. Our focus is on creating positive first experiences with sport and helping children develop the confidence and skills to stay active for life. For our MyGolf programs, we use modified equipment and game-based activities to bring golf directly onto school campuses, making the sport accessible to children who may otherwise never have the opportunity to try it.