Early Childhood Sports & Movement Coach

Are you energetic, confident, and passionate about working with young children?

Jumping Jim’s is always interested in connecting with enthusiastic people who love helping children learn through movement and play. We run engaging sports and movement programs for early learning environments, and we’re always open to hearing from potential coaches who would be a great fit for our team.

This role is ideal for university students, childcare educators, personal trainers, teachers, or anyone who enjoys working with young children in an active and fun environment.

This role involves travelling between early learning centres to deliver active movement sessions for children aged 1–5.

Who are we?

Jumping Jim’s is a small, passionate team dedicated to helping young children develop confidence, coordination and a love of movement.

We deliver fun, engaging sports and movement programs to Early Learning Centres, Family Day Care homes, and community classes across the Gold Coast and South Brisbane regions.

Our sessions focus on building fundamental movement skills, confidence, teamwork and participation in a positive and supportive environment.

What We Look For

We’re always interested in connecting with energetic, positive people who enjoy working with young children and creating fun, engaging learning experiences.

Our coaches typically have:

• A passion for working with children

• A confident, vibrant and positive personality

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work independently and stay organised

• A willingness to learn and adapt

• A professional and friendly attitude when representing Jumping Jim’s

We also value people who are team players, flexible, and able to build positive relationships with educators, parents and the Jumping Jim’s team.

What You’ll Do

As a Jumping Jim’s coach, you will travel to early learning environments to deliver our structured sports and movement sessions to young children.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading small group sessions for children

• Delivering our structured sports and movement program

• Creating fun, inclusive and high-energy sessions

• Encouraging participation and confidence in children of all abilities

• Building positive relationships with children, educators and centre directors

• Representing Jumping Jim’s in a professional and friendly manner

All lesson plans, equipment and training are provided.

Experience

Experience working with children is highly valued but not essential.

Many of our coaches come from backgrounds such as:

• Early childhood education

• Teaching or studying education

• Personal training or sports coaching

• Youth work or childcare

If you enjoy working with children and have energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

You must have, or be willing to obtain:

• Current Blue Card (Working With Children Check)

• Current Driver’s License and reliable vehicle

• First Aid Certificate (preferred)

• Legal right to work in Australia

If you think you would be a great fit for Jumping Jim’s, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a short cover letter to: hello@jumpingjims.net