Purpose of Role

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a coach to join our Academy Department at our Landore Training Ground. 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.

Key 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 Player Development Leads and Head of Academy Coaching.


• To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Player Development Leads / Head of Academy Recruitment.


• To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club

Club Policy’s

• 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.

About The Candidate

Person Specification

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