Part-Time Academy Coach (U9-U16)

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Academy Coach (U9-U16)
DEPARTMENT: Academy

RESPONSIBLE TO: Foundation Phase and/or Youth Development Phase Lead & Head of Academy Coaching

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 / Academy Coach Behaviours.
• 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 Department and Head of Academy Coaching.
• To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Department Lead / Head of Academy Recruitment.
• To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club