Have you ever dreamt of living, studying and working in Australia? The Global Institute of Sport (GIS) in collaboration with various partners including The AllStars Academy (TAA), Virginia United FC and the Association of Australian Football Clubs are proud to offer paid coaching opportunities in Australia that are flexible around your studies.
Through these exciting partnerships, you will gain the opportunity to study a GIS master’s degree, gain coaching experience and earn money whilst doing so.
This phenomenal opportunity is essential for those looking to further their career in one of the most exciting and developing sports markets! Gain valuable experience in Australia and help to increase your employment opportunities upon graduation as well as undertaking a much more affordable and flexible path to a postgraduate education.
Throughout your time in Australia you will have access to the GIS Melbourne Summit, regular guest speaker and networking opportunities, in-country and online support, and the full range of local GIS partners for broader job opportunities.
Work opportunities
You will benefit from brilliant coaching opportunities at a variety of academies and schools across Australia. This opportunity is particularly suited for the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis course, but available to students of all Masters distance degree courses.
Benefits of coaching with The AllStars Academy
- $30-45 per hour wage
- Flexible working to suit your schedule, including day, afternoon and weekend opportunities
- Ability to work across all major cities and states depending on your preference
- GIS will provide information to support your Australian Working Holiday visa application
- Particularly suitable for the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis degree in a distance (with attendance) format with a week-long residential in Melbourne, but open to all distance degree courses.
- Once in a lifetime experience
- Potential opportunity to gain permanent employment in Australia
- 15% tuition fee discount for UCFB alumni
Other coaching opportunities with GIS partners
- Paid coaching roles at all levels in Brisbane with Virginia United FC
- Potential paid coaching roles in every state with NPL clubs via GIS' partnership with the Association of Australian Football Clubs
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact us at study@gis.sport.
If you don't have a visa to work in Australia then you may be able to apply for a Working Holiday visa. This visa typically enables you to work for up to 3 years in Australia and only takes a few days to be granted. Please note that this is only currently available to citizens of around 20 countries and there are various eligibility requirements including age. The Working Holiday visa costs $635AUD and you need to show that you have the equivalent of $5,000AUD in your bank account at the time of application. GIS can provide guidance on how to apply for a Working Holiday visa. For the latest information, please visit the Australian government website.
All coaches working with under 18s will need to complete a Working with Children Check, which takes 3-12 weeks to process depending on the state. The costs vary by state but as an example, if you want to work in Victoria then it would be $123.20.
Look for accommodation options that fit your budget. Hostels, shared houses and flat shares are common among working holidaymakers and a great way to meet people. There are short and long term lets as well as student-specific education providers. Popular websites for sourcing accommodation include Gumtree, Flatmates, Domain, Realestate and Hostelworld.
You will need to register with Medicare in order to access healthcare services. Australia has a reciprocal agreement with the UK’s NHS as well as many other countries. This generally covers necessary medical care in and out of public hospitals. However it is important to also ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance to protect yourself and your belongings.
You will need both of these in order to get paid in Australia. You can apply for both online, the bank account via the banks' website and the tax file number via the ATO's website.
The AllStars Academy (TAA)
Testimonials
Rogan McGeorge came to Australia from the UK to play football, and became a coach with The AllStars Academy at their head office. He is now employed full time as the Head of Academy at their Sport Star Academy.
David Thomson came to Australia from the UK to play and coach football. He was employed by head office as an Operations Manager and now owns three Football Star Academy franchises in Victoria, which is his full time job.
Through a unique partnership with Professional Footballers Australia, The AllStars Academy employs Socceroos, Matildas, A-Leagues players and the Afghanistan women’s national team players in coaching roles across Australia to support their career transition.
About The AllStars Academy
As a multi-award winning business, The AllStars Academy’s vision is to be the largest and most respectful provider of children's programs in the Southern Hemisphere. They believe in setting children up for success, today, tomorrow and in the future. Their driven, all-star team does this by providing a professional and nurturing learning environment that builds a child’s confidence, teaches them skills, creates lifelong memories, and gives the parent back time.
TAA understand that each child has a different pathway. Whether that’s from beginner to elite, shy to confident or solo player to team player, TAA is a child’s pathway to thrive.
TAA sport brands include Shane Warne Cricket Star Academy, Football Star Academy, Basketball Star Academy, Footy Star Academy (AFL), Tennis Star Academy, Rugby Star Academy, Golf Star Academy and more.
Key information:
- 150,000 people got active with TAA in the last year
- A national franchised model with 100 franchises and growing
- Over 300 schools and venue locations
Click here to learn more about The AllStars Academy
Particularly suitable for the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis degree in a distance (with attendance) format with a week-long residential in Melbourne, but open to all distance degree courses.
Once you have applied for a Master's Degree degree via the GIS website, please email study@gis.sport with your CV/resume and let us know that you are interested in the coaching opportunities with The AllStars Academy. We will then put you in touch with the TAA team for you to apply for a coaching placement. We will also put you in touch with our other partners where appropriate.
Once you have secured a placement, you will need to apply for your visa if you don’t already have the right to work in Australia. We recommend you check your eligibility first via the Australian government website. You can do so and apply for your visa here.
The process is as follows:
- Apply for a Master's degree via the GIS website
- Email study@gis.sport with your CV and let us know that you are interested in a TAA coaching role
- Interview with TAA
- Apply for your Australian visa via the Australian government website
In total, this process should take no longer than one month.
As a multi-award winning business, The AllStars Academy’s vision is to be the largest and most respectful provider of children's programs in the Southern Hemisphere. We believe in setting children up for success, today, tomorrow and in the future. Our driven, all-star team does this by providing a professional and nurturing learning environment that builds a child’s confidence, teaches them skills, creates lifelong memories, and gives the parent back time.
We understand that each child has a different pathway. Whether that’s from beginner to elite, shy to confident or solo player to team player, TAA is a child’s pathway to thrive.
TAA sport brands include Shane Warne Cricket Star Academy, Football Star Academy, Basketball Star Academy, Footy Star Academy (AFL), Tennis Star Academy, Rugby Star Academy, Golf Star Academy and more.
Key information:
- 150,000 people got active with TAA in the last year
- A national franchised model with 100 franchises and growing
- Over 300 schools and venue locations
- Currently 7,500 children per week are enrolled onto TAA sport programmes
- Football coaching
- Sports coaching
- Video analysis (elite squads)
- Strength and conditioning
Coaching qualifications are highly recommended but not essential as training is provided. For TAA’s more elite programmes, minimum qualifications from the governing body are desired at the requirement for that age group.
Coaching qualifications are also required as part of the entry requirements of the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis degree so please check the degree web page for more information.
At least 1-2 years’ coaching experience at youth level is preferred but again not essential.
All coaches must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for Australia before they start their placement.
All coaches must be authorised to work in Australia. A Working Holiday visa would be sufficient, which GIS can support students to apply for.
Own transport is essential for the job.
Students will earn $30 to $45 per hour throughout their placement.
For students who hold an Australian passport there is no need for a visa process. The opportunity to work and the placement process will be available to you as soon as you apply.
In the unlikely event that your visa is rejected, we will look to revert you to the UK delivery of the same course.
As soon as you apply for the MSc Football Coaching & Analysis, the GIS and TAA teams can support you in applying for roles and visas if required. The application process is very quick so you could be able to relocate in a matter of weeks if you are ready to do so. At the same time, the start date of the placement is flexible to meet your needs.
It is highly recommended to wait until you have achieved your visa and secured your placement to book your flights.
Yes, TAA undertake a formal application and interview process for their placements. However the GIS team is here to support you to prepare for this, and you would complete this before you travel to Australia.
To a certain extent, yes. Students would be placed at a franchise location that would best suit the sport they wish to choose and the location they wish to reside in Australia.
If you are eligible for the Working Holiday visa then you could be able to live and work in Australia for up to 3 years on that visa. There may also be opportunities to gain sponsorship to remain indefinitely.
No, students are absolutely able to solely undertake the academic programme without undertaking a placement in tandem.
The tuition fee for all eligible programs is £11,950 (approx. $22,950 AUD) for 2024 entry.
Yes, UCFB Alumni benefit from a 15% Tuition Fee discount.
Students are required to pay a portion of their fee every semester.
For full time students (1 year):
- 3 semesters aka 3 payments of £3,983 (approx. $7,562 AUD)
For part time students (2 years):
- 6 semesters aka 6 payments of £1,992 (approx. $3,785 AUD)
Visa, flight and accommodation costs would be additional.
Correct, as you will be registered with a UK institution, you will be eligible for a student loan from your government student finance institution.
For more information, please contact: study@gis.sport
There are certain entry requirements for a Working Holiday visa for Australia. These include holding a passport from an eligible country including the UK, having approximately $5,000 in your bank account to prove that you can support yourself, and 18-30 years old (18-35 years for some countries). The full list of eligibility criteria can be found on the Australian government website.
There is no limit other than those imposed by your visa. The Working Holiday visa allows up to 6 months' work per organisation, however as The AllStars Academy have over 100 franchises, you can work for multiple franchises for up to 6 months each.
Book a 1-to-1 call with our Future Students Team today to find out more about studying at GIS.
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