Department Academy
Report to Head of Girl’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.
Three nights training per week, plus a weekend matchday, with exact days and times dependent on the Academy schedule.
Closing Date 30 June 2026 - Close of play
Heart of Midlothian Football Club is a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh with Elite Academy Status. We have an exciting opportunity for an Academy Coach to work within our Girls Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a coach who has previous experience within an elite football academy and is passionate about training and developing talented young players. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head of Girls Academy and other Academy staff members to ensure a positive environment for young players to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with the assigned age group at training and matches.
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.
Deliver individual and team analysis through HUDL as and when required.
Support matchday preparation, delivery, and post-match review for the assigned age group.
Create a positive environment for player development.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Candidates must hold one of the following Licenses:
- SFA A License or currently working towards
- UEFA Youth A License or currently working towards
Previous experience of working in an Elite Football Academy.
Previous experience in a Girls performance environment (desirable).
Can reliably commute to Edinburgh and other locations as per the needs of the position.
Legal right to work in the UK.
Valid UK driving license.
Essential 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.
Commitment to professional development.
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.
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.
How to apply: If you think that you are suitable for the position and meet the criteria above, please send a covering letter and CV to Recruitment@homplc.co.uk.
Please note that due to a high volume of applications, the advert may be closed earlier than the closing date stated above.
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.