U21s Assistant Manager – Mens

Pure Swansea Football Club; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Pure Swansea Football Club is seeking an Assistant Manager for the U21s to support coaching, player development, and match preparation. The role emphasizes creating a high-performance environment and assisting in team operations within a competitive league.

The successful candidate will help plan training, analyze performance, and contribute to positive team culture, with responsibilities spanning administration, safeguarding, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience with football teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to player development and women’s football.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering training sessions.
• Support player development and welfare.
• Assist with match preparation, analysis, and tactical planning.
• Support team management and attendance tracking.
• Ensure adherence to regulations and safeguarding.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership

Communication

Player development

Education

FAW/UEFA coaching qualification preferred

Job description

To support the U21s Team Manager in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of coaching, player development, match preparation, and team operations. The Assistant Manager plays a key role in creating a positive, high-performance environment that helps the team compete successfully in the U21s league.

Key Responsibilities

Coaching & Player Development

• Assist in planning and delivering training sessions.
• Support the development of players’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance.
• Provide individual feedback and mentoring to players.
• Help monitor player progression and welfare.

Matchday Duties

• Assist with match preparation, analysis, and tactical planning.
• Support team selection discussions and matchday logistics.
• Provide tactical observations and feedback during matches.
• Assist with post‑match reviews and performance analysis.

Team Management

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and professional team culture.
• Support communication between players, coaching staff, and club officials.
• Help manage player attendance, discipline, and conduct.
• Assist in recruitment and talent identification when required.

Administration & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to league, club, and governing body regulations.
• Assist with maintaining player records and training documentation.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements.
• Football coaching qualification (FAW/UEFA qualification preferred).
• Experience coaching or managing football teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to player development and women’s football.
• Experience in football.
• Match analysis and performance analysis experience.
• Experience working within a competitive league environment.

Key Attributes

• Organised and reliable.
• Positive and collaborative approach.
• Strong tactical understanding of football.
• Ability to motivate and develop players.
• Professional and committed to continuous improvement.