Role: Coach – Academy

Department: St Mirren FC – Academy, Coaching Department
Capacity: Part Time – Service Level Agreement
Work Pattern: Evening & weekend work
Renumeration: Depending on experience
Responsible to: Academy Director & Head of Coaching

Responsible for: No direct reports

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, deliver, and reflect on coaching sessions for all age levels within the Academy.
• Be versatile to adapt and change coaching sessions to suit a change in player training
numbers.
• Utilize modern teaching/coaching methods to assist in the development and progression of
the players including pre- and post-match analysis through the spiideo analysis system.
• Complete & submit all session plans, and any other administrative tasks within the time
frames that are requested by Academy management.
• Plan and prepare coaching sessions in advance that are in line with the Academy curriculum
and game idea objectives.
• Be planned and prepared in advance for match day including Kit, equipment, team lines, set
pieces, team & Individual targets, liaise with Head of Phase/Coaching regarding squad
numbers and match day team selection, injuries etc.
• Responsible for ongoing communication with all parents, players & trialists to make sure
they are up to speed with meeting times, change of schedule & cancellations etc.
• Responsible for laying out and putting away all training equipment required during training
sessions & matches.
• Liaise with Child Protection/Welfare Officer/Head of Coaching/Academy director in relation
to any issues or concerns that may arise with any academy players or coaches.
• Responsible for leaving pitch area and changing facilities clean and tidy after every session
and match.
• Assist in goal setting for the players and providing feedback to player and parents through
review meetings and the players development plans. Supported by Head of Coaching &
Head of Phase.

Requirements:

Essential

• UEFA Elite Youth A or working towards (currently registered on course)
• Advanced Childrens Licence or working towards (currently registered on course)
• Children’s Wellbeing in Scottish Football Certificate

Personal Skills

• Commitment to professional development.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Critical thinking and analytical mind set.
• Strong character able to operate within a high-pressure working environment and
put forward their point of view.
• Honesty and openness and an approachable demeanor.
This 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 your CV to the email address.