Academy Coach (U9-U16S)

Swansea City Afc; Swansea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Swansea City AFC is seeking a Part-Time Academy Coach (U9-U16) at Swansea to deliver high-quality coaching within the academy framework. The role requires evenings and weekends and a strong commitment to player development.

You will work under the Foundation Phase Lead and Head of Academy Coaching, maintaining the club's values and ensuring players meet performance standards while adhering to safeguarding and welfare policies. Previous academy coaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence required and FA safeguarding certificate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Flexible attitude with ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong planning, preparation and coaching delivery ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of coaching for U9–U16 players.
• Align coaching with Swansea City Academy philosophy.
• Ensure players follow academy values with respect and discipline.
• Maintain coaching qualifications and FA/FAW membership criteria.
• Identify players for matches and communicate requirements.
• Attend additional training nights and tournaments when required.
• Manage training equipment and playing kit.
• Develop relationships with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible attitude

Team player

Coaching session planning

Player/parent relations

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Learning Saf safeguarding cert

FA Emergency Aid in Football cert

Job description

Organisation Swansea City AFC Salary Competitive Location Swansea Contract type (Part time) Closing date 30 November 2026

Job Description

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

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• UEFA B 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 in an Academy environment


• Previous experience of working with young players


• Have a full driving licence


• FA Youth Modules

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.

Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children).

The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role.

We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under‑represented within the organisation.

All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.