Swindon Town Football Club
Job Description
Academy Coaching Placement
Location: The County Ground, with the abilities to travel to other training facilities
Reports to: Academy Head of Coach Development & Academy Head of Player Development
Placement (various lengths based on course)
Overall purpose of the job
Observe and gain experience in an Academy coaching department
Key tasks and responsibilities
Personal Development
Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward-thinking:
- Complete FA CPD as required to keep your FAN/Licence up to date
- Complete club CPD and qualifications as part of your ongoing development action plan
Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy
- Gain an understanding of the Academy's coaching curriculum, playing and coaching philosophy.
- Training session observation (planning, delivery and feedback)
- Provide support with session preparation
Games Programme
- Fixture observation (planning, delivery and feedback)
- Provide support with fixture preparation
Individual Learning Plan Design and Delivery
- Gain an understanding of the Academy’s practice design methodology that allows players to practice their IDP’s
Feedback
- Provide regular updates to the cell lead/phase lead to support the review process
Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Director.
Qualifications
- Currently studying a coaching or sports degree
- UEFA C Coaching Licence (D)
- Safeguarding and Protecting Children (D)
Experience
Minimum 1 years of experience in one or more of the following roles :
- Football coaching (grassroots/school)
Knowledge and/or experience of at least 1 of the following:
- Currently studying a coaching or sports degree
Have ICT experience of FIP, excel, word and any other software as required in order to carry out the duties required for the job.
Who you are
- Excellent communication
- Have a flexible attitude to work
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Have a polite and courteous manner
- Be organised and have good time management skills
- The ability to meet stringent deadlines
- Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
- Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives
- Have a personable approach
Safeguarding
To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.
https://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/
