Thistle Weir Football Academy seek staff additions to Youth Programme

Tuesday 16th January, 2024 at 3:14pm

Thistle Weir Football Academy are seeking two highly motivated, skilful, and enthusiastic individual to join our Academy Programme, appointments are part time working with young players.

You will play a key role in the delivery of the coaching programme including the planning, delivery, of coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching and player development frameworks.

The individual must be able to provide an excellent service to young people and parents and show the necessary desire and commitment to develop her/himself professionally and continuously within the role.

Previous experience of working within an academy structure is preferable and candidates should have excellent communication and organisational skills. Furthermore, applicants should possess the ability to set up, manage and develop the learning environment that allows young people to feel safe and confident.

Ideal candidates will possess their ACL – Advance Childrens Licence as a minimum requirement for this role as highlighted in the defined job description.

As part of the application for this position candidates will be subject to undertaking a Disclosure Scotland check.

Due to the anticipated high level of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for these roles is extended 26thth January. If you think you can add value to our Team, please apply by email along with your CV and short cover letter to

Responsibilities

Overall, Purpose of Job:

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting and implementing the coaching curriculum established by the Head of Children’s Programme, Head of Professional Phase and Head of Academy. Delivering effective and innovative session plans in line with the football club’s philosophy.

Main Responsibilities/Description of Duties:

To provide the appropriate age level coaching at the required level for a group or groups under his/her tutelage.

To produce a monthly report (be it verbal or written) for the Head of the Children’s/ Head of Youth phase, covering all aspects of the young players’ development.
Detail young player attendance at coaching sessions along with coaching content and match day game time. This input is to be delivered to the named person for centralised input to database on a weekly basis.
Consult with academy staff building robust relationships.
Liaise and develop a positive relationship with parents or guardians of our youngsters within the development program.
Develop and teach the young players to understand the benefits to be gained in a healthy lifestyle, diet, drug awareness, education and codes of conduct, this list is not exhaustive.
Discuss and select the team during CAS (Club Academy Scotland) games programme.
To attend all Thistle Weir Academy in-service days as required (conducted at convenient times).
Attending coaching courses as directed by the Head of Academy.
Ensure a safe environment for training and coaching is provided.

Maintain up to date CPD for the appropriate licence qualification.