Part-Time Academy Coach (U9–U16)

Swansea City AFC; Swansea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Swansea City AFC seeks self-motivated, committed Part-Time Academy Coaches to join the club's player development programme at Swansea City Academy. Role involves evenings and weekends, and reports to the Foundation Phase and/or Youth Development Phase Lead and the Head of Academy Coaching.

You will coach an age group in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and Academy Performance Plan, helping players develop within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence required.
• FA Safeguarding and FA Emergency Aid certificates required.
• Ability to plan, deliver and review sessions; manage relationships with players, parents and staff.
• Evenings and weekends work flexibly.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality coaching to your age group in line with the Academy philosophy and methodology.
• Ensure players uphold the Academy's values with respect and discipline.
• Build professional relationships with players' parents.
• Identify players for weekend matches and communicate requirements to the Lead Phase Coach.
• Look after age-group training equipment and kit, and attend extra training nights, tournaments and trips.
• Assess trialists and feed back to the Department Lead and Head of Academy Recruitment.

Skills

Session planning & delivery

Parent communication

Flexible to evenings & weekends

Driving licence

Education

UEFA B Licence

FA Safeguarding Children

FA Emergency Aid in Football

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Swansea City are looking for self-motivated, committed and experienced Part-Time Academy Coaches to join the club's player development programme.

The Role

Reporting to the Foundation Phase and/or Youth Development Phase Lead and the Head of Academy Coaching, you will coach an age group in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and Academy Performance Plan. The role involves evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality coaching to your age group in line with the Academy philosophy and methodology
• Ensure players uphold the Academy's values with respect and discipline
• Build professional relationships with players' parents
• Identify players for weekend matches and communicate requirements to the Lead Phase Coach
• Look after age-group training equipment and kit, and attend extra training nights, tournaments and trips
• Assess trialists and feed back to the Department Lead and Head of Academy Recruitment

About You

• UEFA B Licence
• FA Safeguarding Children and FA Emergency Aid in Football certificates
• The ability to plan, deliver and review sessions and manage player, parent and staff relationships
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends
• Academy experience, experience with young players, FA Youth Modules and a driving licence are desirable
• Enhanced DBS check required

Key Details

• Location: Swansea City Academy, Swansea
• Contract: Part time (casual/sessional)
• Closing date: 30 November 2026