Department	Academy
Report to	Head of Phase
Contract	Full Time (40 hours)
Working Hours	Flexible (Days, Evenings + Weekends) + Attendance at both home and away fixtures
Key Relationships	Internal	External
	·         Academy Manager ·         Head of Academy Coaching ·         Head of Academy Goalkeeping ·         Lead Phase Coach ·         Academy Multidisciplinary Teams ·         Academy Players	·         Premier League/EFL ·         FA/FAW ·         PFA ·         Player Parents/Guardians/Host Family
Roles and Responsibilities	·           To develop the goalkeepers within the U9-U18 squads and to oversee their technical, tactical, physical and mental development ·           Provide a high standard of coaching to respective age groups, educating them in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and methodology ·           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 assist players to set individual short and long-term goals and to create Individual Action Plans ·           To maintain all coaching and games program records on the PMA for each session throughout the season. ·           To complete player progress reports on the PMA ·           To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents/guardians of the Players ·           Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications. ·           To work with Head of Coaching in the completion of a Coach Development Plan in line with the Swansea City Coach Competency Framework ·           To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria ·           To identify players available for games 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 the 6 weekly coaches’ meetings as instructed by the Academy Manager/Head of Academy Coaching. ·           To plan, prepare and deliver the 6-week Individual Player Review Meetings, supported by the Academy Multi- Disciplinary Team, setting new targets for the players across the four areas. ·           To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Lead Phase Coach / Head of Academy Recruitment. ·           To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club.
General	·         Follow all Club Policies, such as Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption & Bribery and GDPR. ·         Make suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within your area of work and Swansea City Football Club as a whole. ·         To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. ·         To comply with all aspects of the Swansea City Football Club Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the Company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety ·         Ensure effective communication within your work team and across Swansea City whilst actively offering support and guidance, as necessary.
Person Specification
Essential	UEFA ‘B’ License Coaching Certificate (Outfield and Goalkeeping) FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate FA Emergency Aid in Football Certificate Ability to plan, deliver, develop, and monitor football coaching sessions Basic level of IT skills A good level of communication and interpersonal skills A flexible attitude to work Possess the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Has the ability to remain polite and courteous in difficult situations Can demonstrate good planning, preparation, and delivery skills Able to meet stringent deadlines Be versatile enough to adapt to changing situations Ability to effectively manage player, parent and staff relationships Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner 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 and forward-thinking
Desirable	FA Advanced Youth Award Previous experience of working with Young players in an elite environment Previous experience of working within a professional Academy

 

The closing date for this vacancy will be Wednesday 09^th December 2020.

If you believe you have the right mix of skills for this position, please complete the Application Form available here or email [email protected] to request an application form.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

This role will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.

The Company is an equal opportunities employer. The Company does not tolerate less favourable treatment of any employee or job applicant on any ground, including but not limited to gender, marital status, race, racial origin, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, membership or non-membership of a Trade Union, pregnancy, childbirth, political affiliation, relationships in the workplace, or any other prejudice.

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency and nature of contact with children). Appropriate references are also required.

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert.

Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview