Soccer Camp & Academy Coaches

Triathlonscotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading grassroots football club in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic football coaches for paid and volunteer roles. Coaches will deliver engaging training sessions for players of all ages. Responsibilities include planning sessions, running soccer camps, and working in a collaborative coaching team. Prior coaching experience and specific coaching awards are required. The role offers competitive pay, opportunities for continued professional development, and a chance for progression within the academy setup.

Benefits

CPD opportunities/SFA subsidised courses

Competitive sessional pay

Chance of progression into GSC Academy coaching set-up

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience through further education or community coaching.
• Ability to work days/weekends where applicable.
• PVG/Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fun, safe and engaging coaching sessions.
• Be part of the coaching team running soccer camps.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all parents and players.

Skills

Coaching experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

SFA 1.1 and 1.2 coaching awards

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic football coach looking for a place to develop and progress as a coach working with players of all ages?

Club: Giffnock Soccer Centre

Role: Paid and Voluntary roles (dependant on experience)

Contract Type: Zero-hour contract

About the Role

Giffnock Soccer Centre was founded in 1995 and is now Scotland's largest grassroots football club with over 1400 players and a further 200 coaches. As a GSC Academy Coach, you will deliver fun, engaging and age-appropriate coaching sessions for players within our Academy.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of the coaching team running soccer camps over holiday periods, initially the Easter break 7th-10th and 13th-17th April.
• Plan and deliver fun, safe and engaging coaching sessions for players of all ages related to our coaching curriculum.
• Work together as part of a dedicated team of coaches to ensure the best possible opportunities for all players.
• Ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all parents and players who attend. Provide a pathway into the GSC teams.
• Prior coaching experience through further education or community coaching.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work days/weekends where applicable. PVG/Disclosure Scotland clearance.
• SFA 1.1 and 1.2 coaching awards.

What We Offer

• The chance to work within Scotland’s largest grassroots club.
• CPD opportunities/SFA subsidised courses.
• Competitive sessional pay.
• Chance of progression into GSC Academy coaching set-up.