Vacancy: Youth Academy Coach

Youth Academy Coach- Advanced Youth Licence or A Licence holder

Aberdeen Football Club are currently looking for a part time coach to work with our progressive Youth Academy coaching team and are inviting applications from enthusiastic and committed individuals who want to work in elite youth development;

AFC Youth Academy aims to provide talented young players with an elite level education and development programme which will allow them to reach their full potential in the game.

AFC Youth Academy are a 4 star ‘Elite’ level academy with age group teams at U10s-17s who participate within the ‘Elite’ tier (top 12 in Scotland) of Club Academy Scotland. What the role offers

The role is part-time for which coaches are paid monthly as well as all of the following

1. The opportunity to be part of a highly regarded Youth Academy system 2. Mentoring support and guidance from the academy staff 3. A comprehensive professional support programme including membership of the AFC Coach Development group. 4. Two AFC first team season tickets

The commitment is 3 training evenings per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) plus the Club Academy Scotland matches on a Sunday.

To apply coaches must hold the relevant coaching qualification of either the Advanced Youth Licence or A Licence.

The closing date for applications is Monday 30th May 2016.

For more information please contact Neil Simpson on 01224 650439

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]