Coach Education and Development Manager

Scottish Football Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Coach Education and Development Manager to inspire and equip coaches for delivering exceptional experiences in youth football. The successful candidate will lead the education delivery, create resources, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance coach engagement. An A Licence and experience in youth football is essential. This role offers a salary of £38,000 per year and is based in Hampden.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of long-term player development.
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver coach education courses.
• Act as a course tutor and assessor.
• Create and update coaching resources.
• Contribute to the development of National Player Pathway.
• Work with internal teams and external partners on coaching initiatives.
• Manage course logistics for efficient delivery.
• Promote coach education at all levels.
• Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
• Support professional development and modern coaching trends.
• Evaluate programmes and benchmark best practices.

Skills

Experience in children/youth football

Knowledge of the Scottish FA Coach Education structure

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience in professional youth football or coach education delivery

Enthusiasm to work with coaches

Education

Scottish FA/UEFA Elite Youth A Licence

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Coach Education and Development Manager on a permanent basis to lead and support the delivery of high-quality coach education across the Children’s, Youth & Futsal Pathway. This is a pivotal role within our Football Development Department, focused on inspiring and equipping coaches to deliver exceptional experiences for young players.

Application Deadline: 12 September 2025

Department: Football

Location: Hampden

Compensation: £38,000 / year

Qualifications

• Experience in children/youth football; strong understanding of long-term player development
• Knowledge of the Scottish FA Coach Education structure; Scottish FA/UEFA Elite Youth A Licence holder
• Experience in professional youth football or coach education delivery
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Genuine enthusiasm to work with coaches; continuous improvement mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Coach Education Delivery: Organise and deliver coach education courses, especially within the Children’s, Youth & Futsal Pathway
• Tutor and Assess: Act as a course tutor and assessor, ensuring high standards and compliance with the UEFA Coaching Convention
• Develop Resources: Create and update coaching resources, course content, and tutor training programmes
• Support National Player Pathway: Contribute to the development and implementation of the children’s and youth stages of the National Player Pathway
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and buy-in for coaching initiatives
• Manage Course Logistics: Oversee tutor assignments, venue selection, and other logistics to ensure efficient course delivery
• Promote Coach Education: Advocate for coach education at all levels, enhancing visibility and engagement
• Ensure Safeguarding: Uphold health and safety, child wellbeing, and safeguarding standards across all programmes
• Drive CPD and Innovation: Support continuous professional development and integrate modern coaching trends, especially within Club Academy Scotland
• Monitor and Improve: Evaluate programmes, benchmark best practices, and strive for a world-class coaching experience