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About the job
Academy Youth Coaching Opportunities

Good evening,
Opportunities have arisen within St Johnstone FC football academy. The football club is seeking highly motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our Youth Academy Coaching structure, appointments are part time operating with young players aged U11 – U16.
Operating at our academy facility based at McDiarmid Park, Perth, you will play a key role in the coaching programme including the planning, and delivery, of coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching philosophy and player development frameworks.
The individual must be able to provide an excellent service to young people and parents and show the necessary desire and commitment to develop her/himself professionally and continuously within the role.
Previous experience of working within an academy structure is preferable and candidates should have excellent communication and organisational skills. Furthermore, applicants should possess the ability to set up, manage and develop the learning environment where young people feel safe and confident.
The football club is looking to appoint individuals to the following roles,

Goalkeeping Coach B Licence holder.
Children’s Program Coach ACL (Advance Children’s Licence) holder.
Youth Program Coach, UEFA A Licence or UEFA Elite Youth A Licence holder
As part of the application for these position candidates will be subject to undertaking a Disclosure Scotland check.
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised. Otherwise the closing date for these roles is Tuesday 17th September 2024. If you think you can add value to our Team, please apply by email along with your CV to both --


Yours in sport
Hugh McCann


Academy Administrator