Academy Coach (casual - Foundation Phase)

Swindon Town Football Club

Job Description

Academy Coach (Casual)

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

Casual Contract

Salary: Sessional Pay

Overall purpose of the job

Support the coaching department with football and holistic development of the players within a specific age group or cell.

Responsible for the planning and implementation of individual learning plans in line with club coaching and playing philosophy. 

Key tasks and responsibilities

Personal Development 

Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspect 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 on-going development action plan

Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy

• Ensure the academy’s coaching curriculum is consistently delivered in line with the academy’s playing philosophy and coaching philosophy
• Design and implement age-appropriate sessions that provide maximal opportunity for players to practice, develop and learn.

Games Programme

• Co-coach on match days

• Design practices that allow players to practice their IDP’s

• Provide regular updates to the cell lead/phase lead to support the MDT review process

Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Director.