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Volunteer with Rossvale

Start on the touchline. See how far you go.

Rossvale runs on over 100 volunteers. Some help at training on a Wednesday night. Some are working towards UEFA licences. Every one of them is the reason 700 young people get to play football every week.

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100+ volunteersSFA qualificationsNo experience needed
A Rossvale coach talking to two young players at training

Football for everyone

Without enough coaches, teams close and waiting lists grow. Every new volunteer is another squad that gets to play.

Safe, well-run sessions

Every volunteer is PVG checked and trained in child wellbeing and protection. That is what makes the club safe for families.

A clear pathway

Players move from first touch to first team because coaches at every stage know what they are building towards.

A growth mindset

It applies to coaches too. Hard work, positivity and learning from mistakes, whether you are running warm-ups or studying for a licence.

Good mental health

Being part of a team is good for the adults as well. Many of our volunteers say it is the best part of their week.

Scottish FA coaching pathway

From parent helper to UEFA licence

The Scottish FA runs a single coaching pathway, from a first introductory course through to the UEFA Pro Licence. As a Platinum Legacy club, Rossvale supports its coaches onto that pathway. Where you stop is up to you.

  1. Grassroots

    Introduction to Coaching

    Scottish FA Level 1.1

    The starting point. A short course covering how to run a safe, fun session. The minimum for assistant coaches at a Platinum club.

  2. Grassroots

    Children's and Youth pathways

    Scottish FA Levels 1.2 and 1.3

    Age-specific coaching for the players you work with. Level 1.3 is the standard for head coaches at every Rossvale team.

  3. Grassroots

    UEFA Grassroots Leader Award

    Recommended for a quarter of all coaches

    For coaches who want to lead others, shape a section of the club and mentor new volunteers.

  4. UEFA

    UEFA C Licence

    The first UEFA licence

    The step from grassroots into the UEFA pathway, and a natural next move for our Development and Performance Pathway coaches.

  5. UEFA

    UEFA B Licence

    Advanced coaching

    Advanced coaching for senior and elite youth football.

  6. UEFA

    UEFA A and Pro Licences

    Professional level

    The qualifications held by coaches in the professional game. Not for everyone, but the route is there.

Pathway summarised from the Scottish FA Coach Education Pathways. Course names and requirements are set by the Scottish FA.

In their words

What volunteering at Rossvale looks like, from someone doing it.

I believe I have helped players develop not only their football ability, but also their confidence and character. I particularly enjoy encouraging players to step outside their comfort zones and believe in themselves.
Cole SurgeonVolunteer coach, 16+ girls' development teamScottish FA Level 1.1, working towards 1.2

Where you could start

Pick one that suits you, or tell us what you are good at and we will find the fit.

Start at Level 1.1

Coach

Run sessions for one of more than 40 teams, from four year olds at Pre-Academy to our senior sides. We get you onto the Scottish FA pathway from day one, and you can take it as far as you want.

Apply to coach
No qualification needed to start

Parent support coach

Help your child's team with warm-ups, training and match days. The route most of our head coaches took, and the easiest way to find out if coaching is for you.

Get involved
Volunteer or paid hourly

Head of Youth Coaching

Lead sessions for Pre-Academy and Junior Academy players and deliver the Rossvale player development curriculum, working with the Head of Football and Academy Manager.

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Senior football

Match day co-ordinator

Run match day for our senior men's and women's teams, looking after officials, visiting clubs, players and supporters.

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Off the pitch

Head of social media

Tell the club's story through its 50th year and beyond. Ideal for a student or graduate wanting real experience running campaigns for players, sponsors and volunteers.

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Any skills welcome

Something else

Fundraising, admin, finance, events, photography, kit. If you have a skill and a few hours, there is a use for it.

Tell us

How it works

From first message to first session.

Get in touch

Tell us what you would like to do and how much time you have. No experience needed.

Start here

Checks and registration

Every volunteer working with children completes a PVG check and Scottish FA registration, as required of every Platinum club.

Onto the pathway

Coaches start with the Scottish FA Introduction to Coaching course and build from there at their own pace.

Ready to get involved?

A few hours a week is enough to make a difference to a team.

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