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.


• A genuine team player.


• Factors the Academy coach into sessions/game day plan clearly defining roles and responsibilities on the session plan/game plan document.


• To enter all coaching sessions, game fixtures/game time, game plan reports, learning objectives and development reports and other necessary work as required on the PMA. Monitor players and report their progress on a regular basis, completing the relevant reports.


• Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work.


• Liaises with Parents/Guardians and resolves any issues empathetically.


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


• Expected to attend ALL age group sessions/matchdays except in exceptional circumstances. Confirms attendance from every training session and match on ’Spond’.

Rates of pay:

Training: £35 per session. Game-day rate: As per fixture location

Qualifications:

• Hold the minimum ‘UEFA B’ Licence.


• Hold, or working towards FA Advanced Youth Award.


• Hold an up-to-date FA Safeguarding qualification. (Within the Last 2 years)


• Hold the FA Emergency First Aid Level 2 qualification Level 2 (EFAiF) within the last 3 years.

Skills:

• 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. Is highly knowledgeable and is 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).


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


• Flexibility and willingness to learn.


• To demonstrate the ability to motivate players & Academy coaches.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Meticulous attention to detail.


• Proactive decision maker.

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