Lead Foundation Phase Coach (U9-U12)
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Date posted
December 23, 2023
Closing date
Hiring location
Offered salary
Experience
3-5 years
Minimum Qualification
A License
Quantity
Person
Description
About The Role
About The Candidate
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Attitude/Behaviours
- To lead and drive the development of high potential players within the Foundation Phase (U9-U12) in preparation for their transition to the Youth Development Phase.
- Responsible for ensuring that Foundation phase sessions are delivered in line with the Swansea City Academy Curriculum.
- To work with the Head of Coaching to develop and upskill Foundation Phase Coaches through in-house training and CPD opportunities.
- To mentor and support all Foundation Phase Coaches.
- To ensure all Foundation Phase Coaches are inputting all relevant information into the Football Intelligence Platform.
- To lead the Multidisciplinary Team during Multidisciplinary Team Meetings to plan and review player targets.
- Lead the review and feedback programme for Foundation Phase players, to help monitor player progress and development.
- To work closely with the Recruitment Department to manage the recruitment, retainment and releases of players in the Foundation Phase.
- To work with Pre-Academy coaches to ensure alignment to the Swansea City Academy’s Coaching Curriculum.
- To lead the U9 age group on training and match days.
- To work with the Head of Coaching to create and manage best practice libraries linked to the Club’s playing principles for the Foundation Phase.
- To attend Foundation Phase fixtures and training when required.
- To work with the Lead Youth Development
- To work with the Head of Coaching to create and manage a best practice library of coaching sessions for the Foundation Phase.
- Carry out any other reasonable management requests.
- To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct
- To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the players and parents within the Foundation Phase.
- Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
About The Candidate
Qualifications
Essential
- UEFA A Licence
- FA Advanced Youth Award
- EFAiF or equivalent to meet EPPP requirements
- FA/FAW Safeguarding qualification
- DBS check undertaken
Desirable
- Degree in Sports Coaching or related subject
- Degree in education or teaching
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum three years full-time coaching experience within an Academy.
- Depth and quality of experience within individual player development.
- Ability to demonstrable a strong level of technical and tactical football knowledge and game understanding related to Foundation Phase players.
- Ability to relate to and understand young people, demonstrating personality and enthusiasm.
- Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and IT skills.
- Ability to adapt and change at short notice.
Desirable
- Experience of leading a Multidisciplinary Team.
- Experience of being a Lead Foundation Phase Coach
Attitude/Behaviours
- Proactive mentality.
- Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude.
- Generates innovative ideas.
- Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department.
- Loyal and committed.
- Ability to adapt quickly.
- Strong team ethos.
Skills
- Coaching
- Management
- Playertek
- Development
