Soccer Time Kids, established in Australia, is a dynamic franchise specialising in children's football coaching and development programmes. As part of the Sport Star Academy group of franchises, it benefits from being under the umbrella of Australia's #1 grassroots sports academy. With a focus on fostering a love for the sport from an early age, the company has grown from a local initiative to a recognised brand in youth sports education across the country. Soccer Time Kids has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, engaging football training that combines fun with skill development, utilising age-appropriate methods and equipment. Under the leadership of experienced sports educators and football enthusiasts, the company is expanding through franchising, offering a proven business model with a unique position in the growing market of children's sports activities.

• Comprehensive one-week management training by an expert team with 20+ years of experience
• Initial and ongoing training covering:
  • Business setup
  • Operations
  • Marketing
  • Site selection
  • Launch strategies
  • Sales techniques
  • Human resources management
  • Coaching curriculum
  • On-the-field training
• Access to the 'Flying Start' programme for new franchisees, providing support from launch to reaching 75 full-term enrolments
• 'Thrive' monthly group sessions for ongoing support and collaboration with fellow franchise partners
• 'Growth Turbo Boost' programme for strategies to implement multiple revenue streams and grow enrolments beyond 200
• 'Accelerate' programme for transforming from a lifestyle business to a life-changing business, including VIP experiences with industry experts
• 'MOTIV-8' training programme providing 'street-smart' education to increase weekly revenue and enrolments
• Access to regional franchise support managers
• Regular webinars and online training modules
• Annual franchise conference for networking and skill development
• Quarterly business reviews with franchise support team
• Access to proprietary coaching manuals and session plans
• Ongoing curriculum updates and new programme developments

A typical day for a Soccer Time Kids franchisee, as part of the Sport Star Academy group, might encompass:

• Morning:
  • Administrative tasks using the Sport Star Academy booking platform
  • Session planning and equipment preparation
  • Responding to enquiries and managing bookings
• Afternoon:
  • Conducting after-school programmes at various locations
  • Overseeing coaching staff (if not coaching personally)
  • Engaging with parents and participants
• Evening:
  • Leading evening classes or planning for upcoming events
  • Reviewing daily performance and financial metrics

• Passion for working with children and promoting youth sports
• Basic football skills and knowledge, with a willingness to learn and improve
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for delivering excellent customer service
• Physical fitness to demonstrate and participate in activities (if choosing to coach)
• Basic business management skills or willingness to develop them
• Ability to work flexible hours, including afternoons, weekends, and school holidays
• Willingness to follow the franchise system and apply comprehensive training
• Clean background check and working with children certification
• Strong ability to build relationships within the community
• Confidence in promoting the business
• Commitment to providing an exceptional coaching experience (either personally or through hired coaches)
• Financial capacity to meet the initial investment requirements