Job Description
Job Purpose
The club is seeking to recruit a self-motivated, committed, and experienced individual as part of the club’s player development programme. You will need to be flexible as this role will require working evenings and weekends.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide a high standard of coaching to a respective age group, educating them in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and methodology as outlined in the Academy Performance Plan.
• To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the Swansea City Academy Values and show a high level of respect and discipline.
• To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct.
• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents of youngsters in the programme.
• Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
• To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria.
• To identify players available each weekend for matches and communicate any additional player requirements to the Lead Phase Coach at the earliest opportunity.
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit.
• To attend additional training nights as instructed by the Department and Head of Academy Coaching.
• To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Department Lead / Head of Academy Recruitment.
• To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
• UEFA B Licence
• FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate & FA Emergency Aid in Football Certificate
• A good competence of communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral
• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Possess the ability to work on their own and the initiative to work as part of a team
• Has the ability to remain polite and courteous in difficult meetings
• Can demonstrate good planning, preparation and good management skills
• Be versatile enough to adapt to different and changing situations
• Possess the drive and motivation to set high standards and achieve objectives
• Have a personable approach with a strong work ethic
• Ability to plan, deliver, develop and monitor football coaching sessions
• Ability to effectively manage player, parent and staff relationships
• Flexible approach to work and working hours and be prepared to work evenings and weekends
• Enthusiastic and passionate about football and youth development
• Pro-active forward-thinking coach
Desirable
• Previous experience of working in an Academy environment
• Previous experience of working with young players
• Have a full driving licence
• FA Youth Modules
