JOB TITLE Youth Development Phase Coach (Lead U16s Coach) DEPARTMENT Academy RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Coaching SALARY Competitive CONTRACT Full-time, 40 hours a week, WORK FLEXIBILITY The position will involve working irregular hours; evenings, weekends and bank holidays) ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES To lead delivery and management of the U15 & U16 teams. To ensure reviews and Multidisciplinary documents are completed on time. To work alongside the Youth Development Phase Individual Coach Analyst to provide 1:1 analysis and feedback for players in the U15 & U16 age groups. Ensure that all Kitman Labs tasks are completed for the U15 & U16 age group. Contribute to the effective review and feedback programme for players, to help monitor player progress and development. Work with the Individual Coach Analyst to create and maintain best practice libraries and individual player libraries. To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the players within the Youth Development Phase. Support the Head of Coaching with our in-house staff education initiatives. Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications. To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria. To contribute to the assessment of trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Head of Recruitment. Carry out any other reasonable management requests. About The Candidate Qualifications Essential UEFA A Licence FA Advanced Youth Award DBS check undertaken Desirable UEFA Pro Licence Degree in Sports Coaching or related subject Personal Qualities Proactive mentality. Thinks ahead with a “can do” attitude. Generates innovative ideas. Works well in a cognitively diverse performance department. Loyal and committed. Ability to adapt quickly. Strong team ethos. Takes pride in ensuring a high quality of work. Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks. High importance on self-development. High level of confidentiality. Willingness to learn. Ability to work unsupervised. CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENT This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check. About The Club GENERAL STATEMENT Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert. Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children). The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role. We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.