Coach Education and Development Manager

Overview

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.

Final date to receive applications: 12 September 2025

Department: Football

Location: Hampden

Compensation: £38,000 / year

• Experience in children/youth football; strong understanding of long-term player development
• Knowledge of the Scottish FA Coach Education structure;
  Scottish FA/UEFA Elite Youth A Licence holder
• Experience in professional youth football or coach education delivery
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and Learning Management Systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• Genuine enthusiasm to work with coaches; continuous improvement mindset

• 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