Forth Valley Football Academy- Elite Children’s Coach required

Forth Valley Football Academy (FVFA) was established in July 2013 as the first regional academy in Scotland. The Academy compromises a partnership between the Scottish FA, Falkirk Football Club, Stenhousemuir Football Club and East Stirlingshire Football Club.

The FVFA is currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced coach to help take the U11 (2003) age group for training and matches. The squad trains on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings with games on Saturday morning/afternoon with the players competing within the top tier of Scottish youth football.

Required

Scottish FA Level 4 Children’s Award

Experience of working with and leading talented players at the U10-U12 age group

Commitment to three nights per week and a Saturday games programme

Own transport to allow for travel to away games

Enthusiasm, good manner, reliability, strong communication skills

Ability to start immediately

Desirable

Scottish FA Level 5 Advanced Children’s Licence

Experience of working within an academy structure/environment

Up to date Sports First Aid and Child Protection qualification

Coaches receive a part-time monthly payment (amount subject to qualification and experience).

If you wish to be considered for this position please email your CV and a cover letter stating why you would like to be involved with the FVFA to Academy Manager Creag Robertson creagrobertson@googlemail.com on or before Friday 4^th October

The successful candidate will be required to go through an enhanced PVG check.