Job Title: Academy Coach (Children's Academy)
Department: Academy
Reporting to: Head of Children's 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: 14th August 2026 (close of play)
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Scottish Premiership Professional Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. We have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Coach to work within our Children’s Academy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Elite Football Academy coach who is passionate about developing talented young players. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head of Children’s Academy and the wider Academy team to ensure a positive environment for young players to thrive.
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 Hearts Way’.
- 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.
- Create a positive environment for player development.
Experience, Qualifications & Requirements:
- Scottish FA Advanced Children's License or enrolled on the course.
- 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.
- Commitment to professional development.
What’s in it for you?
- Build strong working relationships with coaches and players.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for football and developing players.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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.
Please note, this advert may close before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
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 Advanced Children's Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
