Pre-Academy Coach

Swindon Town Football Club

Job Description

Pre-Academy Coach (Casual)

Location: The County Ground, with the abilities to travel to other training facilities

Reports to: Foundation Phase Lead Coach, Pre-Academy Lead Coach and Academy Head of Coach Development

Casual Contract - Availability on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Salary: Sessional Pay

Overall purpose of the job

Support the coaching department with football and holistic development of the players within the Pre-Academy

Responsible for planning and implementing individual learning plans in line with the club's 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

Individual Learning Plan Design and Delivery

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

Feedback

• Provide regular updates to the Pre-Academy 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.