Academy Coach (Children's & Youth Academy): Heart of Midlothian

Triathlonscotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Academy Coach for their Children's and Youth Academy. The position is part-time, requiring 12 hours per week, including three evening training sessions and one weekend matchday. Candidates should possess a Scottish FA Advanced Children's Licence or be enrolled, as well as a valid driving license. The role offers an opportunity to develop young football talent in an elite environment with excellent facilities and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to top facilities

Qualifications

• Must be currently based or able to commute to Edinburgh.
• Valid UK driving license required.
• Commitment to 3 mid-week evening training sessions and one weekend matchday.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned age groups during training and matchdays.
• Plan and deliver quality training sessions.
• Monitor player progress and provide feedback.
• Evaluate coaching style for improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Passion for football

Education

Scottish FA Advanced Children's Licence

UEFA Elite Youth License

Job description

Academy Coach (Children's & Youth Academy): Heart of Midlothian

Department:Academy
Report to: Head of Children's Academy / Head of Youth Academy
Location: Oriam - Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, and away fixture venues.
Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent employee benefits.
Hours: Part-time, 12 hours per week.

3 nights training per week, and one weekend matchday. Days and timings subject to change depending on the Academy training and matchday schedule.

Closing Date: 4 January 2026 - Close of play

Heart of Midlothian Football Club, a cornerstone of Scottish football since 1874, is entering an exciting new chapter - and we want you to be part of it. We have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Coach to work within our Elite Academy.

We are recruiting for 2 coaching roles, one working with our Children's Academy and the other working with our Youth Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with Elite Football Academy coaching experience who is passionate about developing talented young players.

Academy Coach Responsibilities:

• Work with the assigned age group at training and on matchdays.
• Plan and deliver high quality and engaging training sessions.
• Understand and implement the academy game model and Hearts position specific criteria.
• Assess and monitor player progress, in line with individual player development plans.
• Deliver iterative feedback to players and their parents/carers, adhering to academy review guidelines.
• Reflect and evaluate training sessions and coaching style, to continuously develop as a coach.

Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:

• Scottish FA Advanced Children's Licence or enrolled on the course (Children's Academy role).
• UEFA Elite Youth License or UEFA A License or enrolled on the course (Youth Academy role).
• Currently based in Edinburgh or can reliably commute to Edinburgh and other matchday locations.
• Able to evidence the Legal right to work in the UK.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Able to commit to working 3 mid-week evening training sessions per week, and one weekend matchday depending upon the Academy schedule.

Skills & Abilities:

• Build strong working relationships with coaches and players.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for football and developing players.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• Part of an Elite Academy environment striving for constant improvement.
• Top of the range facilities.
• Opportunity for professional development, supported by video analysis and session planning software.
• The Hearts Way curriculum running from U8s-U19s.

How to apply:

If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above - we would love to hear from you. Please send a Covering Letter and CV [e-mail] .

The role will have regular contact with children, and it is therefore required by law to have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check through Disclosure Scotland as a condition of employment.

HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN FOOTBALL CLUB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND FULLY COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING AND WELFARE OF VULNERABLE GROUPS.

HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN IS A LIVING WAGE ACCREDITED COMPANY.