SOCCER ACADEMY COACHES

Celtic plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount on Celtic merchandise

Staff discount on Adidas merchandise

Colleague Benefits & Discount Platform

Job summary

Celtic FC is seeking Soccer Academy Coaches for a part-time role in Scotland. You will plan and deliver sessions, control the delivery of the Celtic Soccer Academy curriculum, and create a safe environment for young players. Travel with Partners Clubs may be involved.

Ideal candidates hold a Scottish FA 1.3 Coaching Award (Children’s/Youth-Adult) and are eligible for PVG disclosure. Evening and weekend work is required, with staff discounts and employee support programs provided.

Qualifications

• 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 wellbeing qualification essential.
• Acceptance to PVG Scheme through Disclosure Scotland.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• PVG/Basic Disclosure Check required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Organised & energetic

Adapt coaching to age groups

Passion for working with children

Team player

Positive attitude

PVG Scheme eligibility

Job description

ROLE: SOCCER ACADEMY COACHES (PART TIME)

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

• 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

• 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
• Scottish FA 1.3 Goalkeeping Coaching Award

Additional Requirements

• A flexible approach to working hours is essential, with evening and weekend work required
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff retail discount on Celtic and Adidas merchandise
• Access to our Colleague Benefits & Discount Platform

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory PVG/Basic Disclosure Check & Certificate of Good Conduct (as applicable), 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.

No job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, civil partnership status, any gender re-assignment/identity/expression, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability or other legal protected characteristics.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the criteria for the job.