At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse and coach the women’s first team, ensuring high-performance standards.
- Company: Join Swansea City AFC, a club committed to excellence in women's football.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values innovation and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on women's football while developing your coaching skills.
- Qualifications: UEFA B License holder or working towards it, with 3 years of coaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
DEPARTMENT: Women’s Football
LOCATION: Joma High Performance Centre, Landore – travel to other sites will also be required.
CONTRACT: Casual/Sessional
Example Shifts: Training x 3 sessions, match x 1 per week (subject to change). Training: 19:00 – 21:30, Game: 12:30 – 16:00. Flexible working pattern which will include weekends and evenings.
Role Responsibilities
- Ensure successful performance analysis and coaching delivery of the women’s first team, including the planning and delivery.
- Working with a multi-disciplinary team during training sessions, fixtures and tournaments.
- Working with key staff members to deliver training sessions and fixtures including technical teams, youth coaches, operations, medical and safeguarding.
- Plan individual, unit or team meetings based on the opposition or team’s performance.
- Implement high-performance coaching standards and game principles.
- Assist with player recruitment.
- Ensure collaboration and communication with all age group coaches on youth players and their development.
- Adhere to club’s safeguarding policy.
- Encourage youth players to transition through the age groups.
- Represent the club in the media and at public events in a professional manner.
- Create a safe environment for players and ensure adherence to Swansea City AFC safeguarding, policies, practices and procedures.
About The Candidate
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- UEFA B License Holder or working towards.
- DBS check undertaken.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree in Sports Coaching and performance analysis, or related subject.
- The ability to speak Welsh.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years coaching and/or performance analysis experience within an elite environment.
- Experience of working in women/girl’s football.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of tactical football knowledge and game understanding.
- Ability to deliver meetings to individuals and groups.
- Experience of working in pressurised situations and to deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience of International football.
- Knowledge of women’s first team football within a professional environment.
Attitude/Behaviours
- Proactive mentality.
- Generates innovative ideas.
- 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 is subject to DBS checks.
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.
Women’s First Team Analyst & Coach in Swansea employer: EFL
Swansea City AFC is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment at the Joma High Performance Centre in Landore. With a strong commitment to employee development, the club fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities for growth within women's football. The flexible working patterns and emphasis on safeguarding ensure that all staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes.
