Coach Education and Development Manager chez Scottish Football Association
Scottish Football Association · Glasgow, Royaume-Uni · Hybrid
- Professional
- Bureau à Glasgow
We’re looking for a Coach Education and Development Manager on a permanent basis to lead and support the delivery of high-quality coach education across the Children’s, Youth & Futsal Pathway. This is a pivotal role within our Football Development Department, focused on inspiring and equipping coaches to deliver exceptional experiences for young players.
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experiences and backgrounds, however you’ll ideally bring proven coaching experience in children/youth football, a strong understanding of long-term player development and the Scottish FA Coach Education structure, and be a Scottish FA/UEFA Elite Youth A Licence holder. Experience in professional youth football or coach education delivery, and familiarity with digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems will definitely give you the edge.
Mostly though you will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, and have a genuine enthusiasm to work with coaches, always looking for improvements both personally and professionally.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all communities, including those currently underrepresented in football. If you share our passion for developing coaches and creating positive experiences for young players, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experiences and backgrounds, however you’ll ideally bring proven coaching experience in children/youth football, a strong understanding of long-term player development and the Scottish FA Coach Education structure, and be a Scottish FA/UEFA Elite Youth A Licence holder. Experience in professional youth football or coach education delivery, and familiarity with digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems will definitely give you the edge.
Mostly though you will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, and have a genuine enthusiasm to work with coaches, always looking for improvements both personally and professionally.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all communities, including those currently underrepresented in football. If you share our passion for developing coaches and creating positive experiences for young players, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Coach Education Delivery: Organise and deliver coach education courses, especially within the Children’s, Youth & Futsal Pathway.
Tutor and Assess: Act as a course tutor and assessor, ensuring high standards and compliance with the UEFA Coaching Convention.
Develop Resources: Create and update coaching resources, course content, and tutor training programmes.
Support National Player Pathway: Contribute to the development and implementation of the children’s and youth stages of the National Player Pathway.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and buy-in for coaching initiatives.
Manage Course Logistics: Oversee tutor assignments, venue selection, and other logistics to ensure efficient course delivery.
Promote Coach Education: Advocate for coach education at all levels, enhancing visibility and engagement.
Ensure Safeguarding: Uphold health and safety, child wellbeing, and safeguarding standards across all programmes.
Drive CPD and Innovation: Support continuous professional development and integrate modern coaching trends, especially within Club Academy Scotland.
Monitor and Improve: Evaluate programmes, benchmark best practices, and strive for a world-class coaching experience.
Tutor and Assess: Act as a course tutor and assessor, ensuring high standards and compliance with the UEFA Coaching Convention.
Develop Resources: Create and update coaching resources, course content, and tutor training programmes.
Support National Player Pathway: Contribute to the development and implementation of the children’s and youth stages of the National Player Pathway.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and buy-in for coaching initiatives.
Manage Course Logistics: Oversee tutor assignments, venue selection, and other logistics to ensure efficient course delivery.
Promote Coach Education: Advocate for coach education at all levels, enhancing visibility and engagement.
Ensure Safeguarding: Uphold health and safety, child wellbeing, and safeguarding standards across all programmes.
Drive CPD and Innovation: Support continuous professional development and integrate modern coaching trends, especially within Club Academy Scotland.
Monitor and Improve: Evaluate programmes, benchmark best practices, and strive for a world-class coaching experience.
