Department: Academy
Report to: Head of Children’s Academy
Location: Oriam - Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, and away fixture venues.
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: Monday 17th 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.
Essential Skills & Abilities:
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.
What’s in it for you?
Part of an Elite Academy environment striving for constant improvement.
Top of the range facilities.
Opportunity for professional development, supported by video analysis and session planning software.
The Hearts Way curriculum aligned from U8s-U19s.
How to apply
If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above - we would love to hear from you. Please send a Covering Letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk.
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.