Organisation: Soccer Stars Academy
Current locations:
Almondvale Crescent, Livingston, EH54 7EP
1 O’Donnell Way, Motherwell, ML1 2TZ
We are also interested in hearing from coaches based across Lanarkshire, Edinburgh and East Lothian as we look to open additional Soccer Stars Academy classes in these areas.
Salary: £15 per hour
Hours: Part-time, with hours depending on the venue timetable and programme requirements.
Contract type: Part-time, paid position
Closing date: 23:59 one month from the date the vacancy is published.
About Soccer Stars Academy
Soccer Stars Academy provides fun, engaging and developmental football and activity sessions for children from four months to nine years old.
Our programmes help children develop their confidence, coordination, communication, social skills and football ability through play-based and age-appropriate coaching.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, energetic and caring individuals to join our coaching team in Livingston and Motherwell.
We are also building our coaching team for potential future opportunities across Lanarkshire, Edinburgh and East Lothian. Coaches based in these areas are encouraged to register their interest.
Applicants should state which location or geographical area they are interested in.
About the role
The role involves delivering or supporting sessions across different stages of the Soccer Stars Academy pathway.
These include:
Tiny and Twinkle Stars parent-and-child sessions, using play, storytelling, imagination and movement to support early development
Bright Stars sessions for children aged three to four, introducing basic football skills through fun and themed activities
Shooting and Super Stars sessions for children aged five to nine, developing football technique, teamwork and game understanding
Successful candidates may begin by supporting or delivering younger age groups, with opportunities to develop and coach across the wider Soccer Stars Academy programme.
Main responsibilities
The coach will:
Deliver fun, engaging and structured football and activity sessions
Adapt sessions and communication to suit different ages and stages of development
Use energy, creativity, storytelling and imagination within early-years classes
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment
Encourage children to participate, build confidence and enjoy being active
Set up, tidy away and look after coaching equipment
Complete basic administration, including attendance registers
Represent Soccer Stars Academy professionally
What we are looking for
We are particularly interested in people who are:
Energetic, enthusiastic and confident when leading groups
Friendly, patient and able to engage positively with young children
Comfortable communicating with parents and carers
Creative, expressive and willing to make sessions playful and enjoyable
Reliable, organised and professional
Able to adapt between play-based early-years activities and structured football coaching
Passionate about sport, physical activity and child development
Experience or qualifications in any of the following areas would be beneficial:
Sports or football coaching
Early-years education
Nursery or childcare work
Teaching or classroom support
Children’s physical activity programmes
Previous sports coaching experience is preferred, but applications are also welcomed from suitable candidates with relevant early-years, childcare or education experience.
A driving licence is required due to the nature and potential locations of the work.
Benefits
£15 per hour
Staff referral programme
Coach training and development
Opportunities to progress across the Soccer Stars Academy coaching pathway
Experience working with children across a range of ages and developmental stages
Potential opportunities at new Soccer Stars Academy venues as the programme expands
How to apply
Applicants should email a CV and a short covering message explaining their relevant experience and preferred location or geographical area to:
Leigh Harris
Soccer Stars Academy
lharris@soccerstarsacademy.co.uk