Celtic Football Club is looking to recruit an Academy Girls Head Coach to support and assist with all aspects of coaching delivery including preparation for matches, training sessions, team selection, and performance analysis, delivery of parental/representative meetings and development of player programmes as well as supporting the delivery of our Development Centre(s) where necessary.,

Participating as required in the delivery of positive & high quality coaching and training sessions in line with the Academy philosophy.

Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards, practices, and procedures for the safe and effective operation of the allocated squad including Academy Child Protection policies.

Always demonstrating a professional conduct to all coaching staff, players and parents.

Establishing and maintaining comprehensive up-to-date records for the players and team including records of attendance, team development activities and assessments of individuals' capabilities with their development needs.

Preparing and planning in advance for all training sessions and match day games.

Preparing and providing information to management including debrief and player analysis in such form as may be required by the Head of Girls Football, Head of Academy Coaching and The Head of Academy.

Preparing and assisting with the delivery of parental and representative meetings, communicating effectively with all concerned.

Liaising with the medical team regarding the fitness and treatment of players within the allocated squad.

Create and develop Individual Development Plans for each player in your allocated squad.

Work effectively as the lead of an age-group staff as well as wider academy staff to provide the best possible environment for our elite youth athletes.

Manage & organise the staff at your age group, alongside the Head of Girls Football, to ensure best practice in the environment.

To have an understanding of Children's Rights

To develop relationships with players, parents and carers

To prioritise the general wellbeing and care of players within the squad

Have a basic knowledge and skills in the areas of wellbeing, safeguarding and child protection in Scottish Football

Participate in training as part of continuous personal development on Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Child Protection

Respond to or highlight any concerns raised following the Club's procedures

Encourage good practice in line with procedures that protect children and young people across all areas of responsibility

Show a commitment to support the Girls Academy programme of education for players, providing access to knowledge and understanding which will enable them to plan effectively for their future

To support and positively participate in the offboarding and aftercare of players

Ensure conversations with children and young people are held with compassion and fairness

UEFA B licence (or working towards) or youth pathway equivalent

Ability to work with, engage and form positive relationships with Children and Young People

Experience of working with elite youth athletes

Ability to promote a safe and supportive environment

Ability to have difficult & sensitive conversations

To be empathetic and approachable, with excellent listening skills

To have strong written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work with discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times.

Ability to effective plan, prepare & deliver high quality training sessions as part of an overarching club & academy philosophy

Ability to lead a team of staff, specific to age group but also as a full academy staff group

Further education sport qualifications

Knowledge or awareness off inclusion, equality, anti-discrimination and safeguarding

A working understanding of inclusion, equality and anti-discrimination, safeguarding and best practice

Experience of working with Children and Young People

Experience of working within a high-performance environment with youth athletes

Experience of leading an age group staff within an elite youth environment