JOB TITLE Part-Time Pre Academy Coach
DEPARTMENT Academy Coaching
RESPONSIBLE TO Pre-Academy Lead Coach

Job Purpose

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.

ROLE 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 Pre Academy 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 tournaments and games when requested by the club

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• UEFA C 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

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with young players
• Have a full driving licence

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT
This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

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