Kids' sports coaching at local parks

Parents of primary and early high school kids, plus adults wanting to learn or improve. Some schools and community groups also book coaches.

Fees per session, per term or per course block. Add holiday clinics and one-off skills workshops. Income grows with the number of participants per session.

• Strong knowledge of one sport
• Patient and good with kids
• Organising sessions and bookings
• Clear communication with parents

• Working with Children Check, required in every state and territory for this kind of work (check your state's rules)
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Council permits and fees for commercial use of parks and ovals
• Coaching accreditation, often through the sport's national body, which many venues and insurers expect
• Weather cancellations and how you handle refunds or make-up sessions

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,500, depending on equipment, insurance, accreditation and park hire fees. These are estimates, so check council fees and cover requirements for your sport.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many kids enrol, your session prices and how many terms you run. Weather cancellations and refunds can affect this.

Check the Working with Children Check rules for your state or territory, public liability and professional indemnity insurance, council permits and fees for commercial park use, and coaching accreditation through your sport's national body.