Job Title: Academy Coach (Girls Academy)
Department: Academy
Reporting to: Head of Girls Academy
Location: Oriam - Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS
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: 30 June 2026 (close of play)
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Premiership Scottish Professional Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. We have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Coach to work within our Girls Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a coach who has previous experience within an elite football academy and is passionate about training and developing talented young players. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head of Girls Academy and other Academy staff members to ensure a positive environment for young players to thrive.
Academy Coach Responsibilities:
- Work with the assigned age group at training and matches.
- 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.
- Deliver individual and team analysis through HUDL as and when required.
- Support matchday preparation, delivery, and post-match review for the assigned age group.
- Create a positive environment for player development.
Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:
- Candidates must hold one of the following Licenses: SFA A License or currently working towards or UEFA Youth A License or currently working towards
- Previous experience of working in an Elite Football Academy.
- Previous experience in a Girls performance environment (desirable).
- Can reliably commute to Edinburgh and other locations as per the needs of the position.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- alid UK driving license.
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.
- Commitment to professional development.
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 meet the job role criteria and would like to apply, please send a covering letter and CV to the HR Team using the email address provided.
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Experience:
- Coaching within an Elite Academy: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
- SFA A License / UEFA YOUTH A License or enrolled (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
