Swindon Town FC

Swindon Town Football Club

Vacancy - Academy Coach

Swindon Town FC are looking to recruit part time Academy coaches to work within our Category 3 Licensed Academy program. 

Successful applicants will report directly to the Lead Phase Coach and the Head of Coaching, and will be responsible for the delivery of the Academy coaching program in line with the Academy philosophy.

They are looking for individuals who have excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills, as well as being a role-model to young players. They will be able to show that they can create and deliver innovative and engaging coaching sessions to challenge and develop the player in line with the Academy coaching syllabus, as well as demonstrating that they understand the needs of the modern young player in terms of their physical and psychological development.

The roles involve working in the evenings and during weekends. There will also be an expectation for administrative tasks to be completed as part of the role.

Applicants will only be considered if they are working towards their UEFA 'B' coaching qualification, as well as having demonstrable experience of working with players within the u7-u16s age range. Applicants will also need to be locally based (living within 30 minutes of the Swindon area).

Successful applicants will undergo a screening process that will include an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Salary: £25 per training session & £35 per match

Application deadline is Friday, 28th Sept 2018 at 5.00pm.

Only applicants invited for interview will be contacted.

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