ROLE DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Celtic FC as a Soccer Academy Coach. Working within the Celtic Soccer Academy department, the role involves delivering sessions in Scotland (i.e. weekly soccer academy sessions, holiday camps, club support programme, team tours and other Soccer Academy initiatives) as well as the opportunity to travel internationally and work with our impressive network of Partners Clubs around the world.
 
Key accountabilities will include:
 

Planning and delivery of Celtic Soccer Academy sessions in line with our Soccer Academy Curriculum
Delivering high quality coaching sessions to players enrolled on Celtic Soccer Academy programmes
Creating a safe and positive coaching environment for all players enrolled on Celtic Soccer Academy programmes
Attend all coach in-service activities and development opportunities provided

 
Skills and Experience required:
 
Essential
 

An organised and energetic personality with a passion for working with young players
Ability to comfortably adapt delivery methods to suit the age and stage of players on programmes
Approachable, with a real passion for working with children and young people
Desire to improve and develop themselves and others around them
Positive and enthusiastic attitude to an ever-changing, fast and dynamic environment
Scottish FA 1.3 Children’s Coaching Award or 1.3 Youth/Adult Coaching Award is essential
Scottish FA Children’s Licence or C Licence is desirable
Child-centred approach to decision making
Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football qualification essential
Acceptance to the PVG Scheme through Disclosure Scotland

Desirable

Scottish FA 1.3 Goalkeeping Coaching Award

 
A flexible approach to working hours is essential, with evening and weekend work required
Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Check and must be eligible to work in the UK
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to feedback to applicants that have not been selected for interview stage
 
 Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter to: —
 
Application deadline:      Friday, 24 November 2023