Partick Thistle Youth Academy are seeking a highly motivated, skilful, and enthusiastic individual to the Academy as our Head of Professional Phase coach. 5v121f
You will play a key part in our Academy and will be responsible for the day to day leadership and coaching of our Under 19s squad. In addition, you will oversee the development and performance of the Under 17s squad, ensuring alignment with the club's overall playing philosophy.
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.
Candidates as a minimum must hold the SFA Club Academy Scotland (CAS) minimum qualifications for these roles as highlighted in the defined job description.
As part of the application for these 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 will be 16th June 2025.
If you think you can add value to our team, please apply by email along with your CV and short cover letter to [email protected]
Job Title: Head of Professional Phase
Responsible to: Academy Director/Head Coach
Location: The Wyre Stadium at Firhill and various training venues
Working Week: Full time (40 hours) per week (Monday to Friday)
- Flexible working hours/arrangements
- Required to work outside of normal office hours, evenings and weekends, on bank holidays and public holidays
Overall Purpose of Job: 1j4426
The Head of Professional Phase coach will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coaching of the U19s squad. In addition, they will oversee the development and performance of the U17s squad within the Youth Academy, ensuring alignment with the club's overall playing philosophy.
Main Responsibilities/Description of Duties: 6o6j4z
Key responsibilities include the delivery and management of the Modern Apprentice Programme and ing the progression of young players into the professional game. The role will require effective coordination with relevant staff to ensure that player recruitment and exit strategies are appropriately implemented across the U17s and U19s squads.
- In partnership with our Modern Apprentice Education provider, assist with the delivery of the Modern Apprenticeship Programme.
- Supervise implementation of player assessment, where required
- Supervise parent meetings, where required
- Ensure compliance with player and parent code of conduct.
- Keep our Academy performance app updated with each player in 19s and oversee U17s and U15s
- Ensure facilitation and content of training sessions in collaboration with The Academy Director.
- Ensure facilitation of all Academy matches within your department in collaboration with The Academy Director.
- 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 Partick Thistle Youth 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.
- Ensure full compliance with Academy Medical programme.
Maintain up to date D for the appropriate licence qualification.
- To abide by all club policies including (but not exclusive to) Safeguarding, Equality and Health & Safety.
To perform any other duties that are required by management and are within the applicant's capabilities.
Qualifications 283c2a
Essential: 1d1x1k
- UEFA Elite Youth A Licence
- Coaching Experience
- Disclosure Scotland Clearance and Children's Wellbeing Training
- IT literate
Desirable: 6l2360
- UEFA A Licence
- Have significant successful coaching/ playing experience in an elite professional football structure
- Coach education experience
- Youth coaching experience
- Have a full clean driving licence