Aberdeen Football Club is a high-profile institution in the North East of Scotland with an impressive heritage of domestic and international achievements since the Club was established in 1903, including the ‘golden era’ in the mid-1980’s under the direction of Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Club is an ambitious organisation looking towards further success and long-term sustainability in support of our football team by adding value across every area of our day to day business for the overall benefit of our staff, supporters and clients.

We now have a part time vacancy to join our team and become part of our Elite Tier Academy who have the ambition of becoming the ‘best developers of youth talent’ in Scotland. By adopting the coaching philosophy and values of Aberdeen Football Club, this position primarily focuses on the development of individual youth players within a team environment.

The role will involve guiding players through the club’s performance environment and helping individuals fulfil their potential, whilst playing at the highest level of Club Academy Scotland programme.

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These positions are both part-time roles covering 3 x training sessions and 1 match day on a weekly basis. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years working with a youth academy and should be qualified to UEFA A Licence, Elite Youth A Licence or Advanced Children’s Licence level. Potential candidates who have already achieved the UEFA B Licence and working towards their A licence may also be considered.

The salary for this role is paid on a monthly basis (12 months) and the successful candidate will be expected to start at the end of July 2023 in preparation for the new season.

Why join Aberdeen Football Club?

Salary: A competitive salary is offered
Benefits: 4 Christmas/New Year Shut Down Days, Enhanced Sick Pay, Employee
Assistance Programme, Match Tickets, Club Shop Discount, AFC Partner Discounts, Social Committee Events and More.

Interviews for these roles will take place over the close season and will involve both formal and practical elements of the recruitment process.

If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@afc.co.uk by 31st May 2023.

Please note that due to the number of applications received by the Club, we will only respond if you are successful in securing an interview.