Department: Academy
Report to: Head of Children's Academy / Head of Youth 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: 4 January 2026 - Close of play
Heart of Midlothian Football Club, a cornerstone of Scottish football since 1874, is entering an exciting new chapter - and we want you to be part of it. We have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Coach to work within our Elite Academy.
We are recruiting for 2 coaching roles, one working with our Children's Academy and the other working with our Youth Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with Elite Football Academy coaching experience who is passionate about developing talented young players.
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 academy game model and Hearts position specific criteria.
- 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 Licence or enrolled on the course (Children's Academy role).
- UEFA Elite Youth License or UEFA A License or enrolled on the course (Youth Academy role).
- 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.
Skills & Abilities:
- Build strong working relationships with coaches and players.
- 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 running 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.
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.