Kirrie Thistle Community Football Club
Education Projects Coordinator
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Following a period of growth, Kirrie Thistle CFC are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic person to support our social objectives by helping develop our football, education and community programmes, with a particular focus on delivering a Football for Schools programme.
Role Overview
The Education Projects Co-ordinator will help plan, deliver and evaluate football and sport-based education programmes. The role will engage young people in structured learning activities that support personal development, attainment and social inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Support & Delivery
- Coordinate and deliver education programmes in schools and community settings.
- Liaise with teachers, youth workers, and partners to ensure programme success.
- Facilitate workshops using football as a tool to engage learners.
- Ensure sessions are inclusive, engaging, and tailored to participant needs.
- Support curriculum-linked activities (e.g., PSHE, literacy, employability skills).
- Ensure safeguarding policies are followed at all times.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Report any concerns in line with organisational procedures
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Collect and analyse feedback from participants and partners.
- Measure programme outcomes and contribute to impact reports.
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Project Development
- Assist in planning and scheduling education projects and activities.
- Monitor programme delivery against targets and outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, and impact.
- Support reporting to funders and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement of education provision.
- Represent the charity at meetings and events where required.
- Coordinate and deliver additional football based activities out with term time.
- Expand the role to encompass further local programmes as part of Kirrie Thistle Community Football Club.
Person Specification
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Administration
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities, IT literacy
- Experience using Microsoft software.
- Understanding of governing body administrative procedures, such as use of SFA’s comet system.
- Experience working with digital project tools and data reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven experience engaging with a range of stakeholders.
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Managing workload
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good time management with ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Proven leadership experience in a sports environment.
- Educated to a Children’s Coaching Certificate is essential. However, candidates who are working towards this qualification will be considered with a clear willingness to proceed on the Scottish FA coach education pathway.
- Experience working with young people in an education or community setting.
- Experience or volunteering in football development, sport participation or community sports programmes.
- Relevant qualification in education, youth work, sports development or similar
- Knowledge of the education system and curriculum working pattern.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends where necessary.
- Passion for football and physical activity, and its role in education and social change.
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- Full, clean driving licence with access to own vehicle.
- Willingness to travel to partner venues, clubs or events.
- First Aid qualification is essential, however, candidates who are willing to gain this qualification will be considered.
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