Swindon Town Football Club is seeking to recruit a dynamic, energetic and ambitious person to fill the role of Academy Coach.

Reporting to: Lead Phase Coach and Head of Coaching, David Farrell.

Location: Any Swindon Town Football Club training venue including The County Ground.

Key duties include but not limited to:

• Support development of Academy Players.​


• To be available for all internal CPD and keep relevant FA qualifications up to date. Support the needs of the lead Coach and assist in training sessions and games when instructed.


• Maintains 95% attendance throughout the season.


• Confirms attendance from every training session and match on ’Spond.


• Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Lead Coach.

Rates of pay:

Training: £25 per session. Game-day rate: As Per fixture location

Qualifications:

• Hold the minimum ‘UEFA C’ Licence.


• Working towards UEFA B Qualification.


• Hold an up to date FA Safeguarding qualification.


• Hold the FA Emergency First Aid Level 1 qualification (IFAiF) within the last 3 years.

Skills:

• knowledgeable and fluent in coaching the technical and tactical Academy Principles of play in the small-sided games format including 5v5, 7v7 and 9v9 & 11v11 (Phase dependent).


• Ability to liaise empathetically and effectively with young players, parents, scouts & coaches.


• A clear understanding of the standards of behaviour and codes of conduct required within the Academy.


• A professional “can do” attitude with strong organisational and administrative skills. A desire to seek solutions, A genuine team player. Demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving agreed objectives.


• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.


• Displays a high level of confidentiality.


• Flexibility and willingness to learn.


• Lives the Academy Values and can thrive within the desired environment.


• A genuine team player.​


• Flexibility and willingness to learn. To apply, send a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to David Farrell