Kids Coach

Family by Family is a home grown model, co-designed with families for families. It leverages the lived experiences of families and couples this with proven social theory and evidence-based practice, to create confidence, self-agency and resilience for all families engaged.  Families attest to the program’s ability to shift the negative effects of intergenerational disadvantage. We offer services in North, West and Southern Suburbs of Adelaide. 

Rosters will include multiple out of the ordinary 9am to 5pm hours for both roles.  You will need a driving license, own transport and have the willingness to travel.  

• North-west Kid's Coach - 68 hrs/fortnight (0.9 FTE) - This is a mat leave backfill contract role, starting mid-Sept 2026 until Oct 2027.  
• South Kid's Coach - 44 hrs/fortnight (0.6 FTE) - Ongoing

For more information on Family by Family, Click here! 

Do you love working with children in a fun and dynamic team with a large focus on learning with play?

As a family focused service we are able to offer a lovely culture in a caring, fun and friendly environment where staff are valued and respected.

Kids Coaches work to create a learning environment for children, promoting the principles of Family by Family and ensuring children are engaged in all aspects of the program and feel safe, connected and supported.

You need to:

• Hold a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent/relevant experience.
• Enjoy working in a fun and dynamic environment with a large focus on learning and play
• Be creative, open minded, confident & imaginative
• Passionate about child education and contribution.
• Have a strong understanding of children as role models and circle of security
• Be able to laugh, sing, have fun, play, engage, and inspire early years children

Please refer to the position description for the Kid's Coach role for more information -  Position Description - FbyF Kids Coach.pdf

About UC

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services. 

Why Work For Us?

• South Australia's First Carbon Neutral Organisation since 2015
• In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks 

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