Youth Development Phase Lead Coach – MDT & IDP Leader

Barnsley Football Club; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Town FC is seeking a dedicated coach to lead the Youth Development Phase, advancing players toward the Under-18s and wider Academy pathway. You will oversee coaching delivery, programme design, and MDT collaboration to ensure high-quality development environments.

The role requires UEFA A Coaching Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award, safeguarding qualifications, and first aid certification, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• UEFA A Coaching Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award, safeguarding/first aid certificates.
• Experience in youth development environments is desirable.
• ICT experience with FiP, analytics, or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the academy’s coaching curriculum in line with the academy’s playing philosophy and coaching philosophy
• Design and implement an age-appropriate programme and schedule that maximises the academy's resources and provides maximal opportunity for players to practice, develop and learn.
• Lead the on-grass delivery of sessions and game s
• Plan a varied and consistent games programme
• Maximise playing minutes and opportunities
• Lead Match Days
• In collaboration with stakeholders, design and deliver IDPs and MDT approaches
• Provide data and video evidence to support development and performance measurement
• Lead weekly YDP MDT planning & review meetings
• Manage staff to deliver the programme
• Adhere to match day and training protocols; manage kit and equipment for YDP

Education

UEFA A Coaching Licence

FA Advanced Youth Award

Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF)

Job description

Swindon Town FC is seeking a dedicated coach to lead the Youth Development Phase, advancing players toward the Under-18s and wider Academy pathway. You will oversee coaching delivery, programme design, and MDT collaboration to ensure high-quality development environments.

The role requires UEFA A Coaching Licence, FA Advanced Youth Award, safeguarding qualifications, and first aid certification, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience.