Lead Pre-Academy Coach

Swansea City AFC; Swansea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea City AFC is seeking a Lead Pre-Academy Coach to oversee recruitment and development of high-potential players in its Pre-Academy as they progress to Foundation Phase. You will design and run the Pre-Academy coaching programme and lead the U8 development group.

Reporting to the Head of Academy Coaching, you will manage the Pre-Academy staff, ensure alignment with the Swansea City Academy curriculum, and drive CPD for coaches and players.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence and FA Introduction to Talent Identification.
• At least three years’ coaching experience, including recruitment and working with parents.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and IT skills.
• Desirable: FA Advanced Youth Award, FA National Talent Identification & Scouting in Football, and a degree in sports coaching, education or a related subject

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Pre-Academy coaching programme.
• Work with the Head of Academy Recruitment to identify the best talent to progress into the U9s.
• Ensure sessions follow the Swansea City Academy curriculum, working with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach.
• Develop Pre-Academy coaches through in-house training and CPD.
• Lead the review and feedback programme for Pre-Academy players.
• Build strong relationships with local grassroots clubs and manage player and parent expectations.

Skills

Coaching

Recruitment

Parent communication

IT skills

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Introduction to Talent Identification

FA Advanced Youth Award

FA National Talent Identification & Scouting in Football

Degree in sports coaching or related subject

Job description

Swansea City is looking for a Lead Pre-Academy Coach to lead the recruitment and development of high-potential players in its Pre-Academy as they prepare to move into the Foundation Phase.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Academy Coaching, you will design and run the Pre-Academy coaching programme, lead coaching for the U8s development group and manage the Pre-Academy coaching staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Pre-Academy coaching programme


• Work with the Head of Academy Recruitment to identify the best talent to progress into the U9s


• Ensure sessions follow the Swansea City Academy curriculum, working with the Lead Foundation Phase Coach


• Develop Pre-Academy coaches through in-house training and CPD


• Lead the review and feedback programme for Pre-Academy players


• Build strong relationships with local grassroots clubs and manage player and parent expectations

About You

• UEFA B Licence and FA Introduction to Talent Identification


• At least three years’ coaching experience, including recruitment processes and working with parents


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, written and IT skills


• Desirable: FA Advanced Youth Award, FA National Talent Identification & Scouting in Football, and a degree in sports coaching, education or a related subject

Key Details

• Location: Swansea


• Contract: Full time (40 hours), permanent


• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience


• An enhanced DBS check is required


• Closing date: 30 October 2026