Football Coach - 1st XI

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.

⦁ You will work with students in a Football team to develop and hone their skills and gameplay to a high standard and create a positive team environment
⦁ Your planning and organisation will enable us to effectively run training sessions and game days
⦁ Your performance will be measured on a Termly report shared with Sports Manager in Charge of Football summarising player capabilities including technical & tactical skill set and fitness
   
Ngā pūkenga me whai: We’re looking for someone with

⦁ Strong Communication between players/parents around expectations and goals for trainings and games
⦁ Link with and share best practice with fellow Pathway Coaches
⦁ Ensure high quality warm up to engage players minds and bodies
⦁ Planning and organisation skills to effectively run training sessions and game days
⦁ Coaching Ability and Understanding and creating a positive learning environment for players
⦁ Be experienced and confident in systems used to develop young players
⦁ Experience with Health and Safety and accident and injury reporting and the associated time frames
⦁ C licence or working towards C license accreditation

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: www.diocesan.school.nz/employment-opportunities by Wednesday 10th December 2025. If you have questions about the role, please contact our Sports Manager, astuart@diocesan.school.nz.