Job Description

North East Football Academy provides holiday football camps for children in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. Our organisation and camps are based on five values; safety, fun & enjoyment, valuing all individuals, inclusive & welcoming and affordability.

We are seeking to recruit for the position of Coach in order to add to our established team of staff.

To see exactly what a day in the life of a NEFA coach looks like, please use the following link to our youtube page:

https://youtu.be/hIURPeBMDeo

COACH

Prerequisites

holds, or is working towards, a minimum of 1.1 SFA coaching certificate or other relevant qualification has a minimum of 1 year experience of working with children in a leadership capacity has completed the SFA child wellbeing and safeguarding course has the ability to travel to camps across Aberdeenshire possesses a positive mentality and approachable personality that attendees can feel comfortable working with possesses excellent time keeping and organisation skills possesses ability and confidence in managing large groups

Responsibilities

work with Lead Coaches or NEFA Management staff to assume responsibility for groups of children attending each camp assist in planning, leading and evaluating fun, safe, inclusive and engaging coaching sessions with the relevant age group lead coaching sessions and assume responsibility for groups as directed by Lead Coaches or NEFA Management work as directed by Lead Coaches or NEFA Management in order to ensure the safety of all group members be willing to learn and gain experience and advice from Lead Coaches or NEFA Management staff ensure all NEFA policies, risk assessments and safe practices are followed at all times create a positive and encouraging environment in which group members are inspired to participate ensure all participants are kept safe in line with NEFA policies, including traveling between onsite facilities (eg, changing rooms to playing facilities) ensure all kit and equipment is kept safe and tidy throughout each day of camp other relevant duties as directed by Lead Coaches or NEFA Management successful applicants will have access to CPD and development opportunities where deemed appropriate
Successful candidates will be required to complete PVG and background checks along with providing a minimum of one reference. NEFA reserve the right to recruit staff prior to the closing date. Interviews will be held either virtually or in person and may include a practical coaching element.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 250.00 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday
Experience:

coaching/leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 07/07/2025