Academy Coach (Casual – Foundation Phase)

Swindon Town F.C.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Town F.C. is seeking a casual Academy Coach to support Foundation Phase players' football and holistic development at The County Ground in Swindon.

You will plan and deliver learning plans within a defined age group, aligned with the club’s philosophy, and co‑coach on match days. Key requirements include an UEFA B Licence, safeguarding training, and at least a year of coaching or mentoring experience.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence required.
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children and EFAiF required.
• FA Youth Award and Advanced Youth Award desirable.
• At least one year of football coaching or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Academy coaching curriculum in line with the club's philosophy.
• Design age-appropriate sessions that maximise learning.
• Co-coach on match days.
• Design practices that allow players to work on their IDPs.
• Provide updates to cell and phase leads for MDT reviews.
• Complete FA and club CPD.

Education

UEFA B Licence

Job description

Swindon Town is looking for a casual Academy Coach to support the football and holistic development of players in its Foundation Phase.

The Role

Reporting to the Academy Head of Coach Development and Head of Player Development, you will plan and deliver individual learning plans in line with the club’s coaching and playing philosophy, working within a specific age group or cell.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the Academy coaching curriculum in line with its playing and coaching philosophy
• Design age-appropriate sessions that maximise learning
• Co-coach on match days
• Design practices that allow players to work on their IDPs
• Provide regular updates to cell and phase leads to support MDT reviews
• Complete FA and club CPD

About You

• UEFA B Licence (essential)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children and EFAiF (essential)
• FA Youth Award and Advanced Youth Award (desirable)
• At least one year’s experience in a football coaching or mentoring role

Key Details

• Location: The County Ground, Swindon, with travel to other training facilities
• Contract: Casual
• Pay: Sessional
• Closing date: 18 November 2026