Join the Future of Football at Swindon Town FC Academy!
Are you passionate about player development and eager to help shape the next generation of footballers? Swindon Town FC Academy is looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed part-time coaches to join our high-performance environment.
As part of our Category 3 EPPP Academy, you’ll have the opportunity to work with talented young players, implementing our player-focused coaching philosophy while gaining experience in a professional football setting.
We have vacancies in both the Foundation Phase and the Youth Development Phase. Practical and formal interviews will take place from the beginning of the 2025-2026 season, starting in July. Apply now to secure your slot!
Job Specification
Who We Are:
The Club
Swindon is the hub of football for all of Wiltshire, being the only professional team in the county.
Founded in 1879, we entered the footballing world as Swindon AFC, later becoming Spartans and finally Swindon Town FC in 1883. The club turned professional in 1894 as a founder of the Southern League and competed in the Western League.
Recent history includes high moments such as winning the EFL Trophy with Don Rogers, competing in European competitions in the 1970s, and gaining promotion to the Premier League in the early 1990s.
Our successes continued through the 2000s with league wins in 2012 and 2020.
The club values community and local people, reflected in our core values of Industry, Adventure, and Humility.
The Academy
Our Academy has been dedicated to helping young individuals unlock their full potential as people and players for many years.
We are a highly ambitious Category 3 academy with a vision to grow our programme and support youth development across various disciplines.
Football is at the heart of our community, and we aim for our academy to be a place of learning for boys and coaches seeking growth.
We believe in the key values of Industry, Adventure, and Humility, operating in a values-driven environment that empowers development.
Why Swindon
Through our culture, we aim to foster a family environment driven by Freedom, Creativity, and Togetherness. We are committed to creating a space where everyone can learn and grow, not just the boys in our care.
We will support your growth through individualized coach development plans, insights into the Swindon identity, and opportunities to operate across the academy to deepen your understanding of our values and your role's importance.
The Role
* Support the development of young players on and off the pitch, aligned with academy values and syllabus.
* Be flexible to meet additional requirements within the role.
* Be engaging, inspiring, and enthusiastic.
* Show commitment as a team member through attitude and application.
* Be curious to learn, understand, and embody the Swindon identity.
* Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
* Create a safe learning environment reflecting the academy's culture.
* Possess foundational knowledge of coaching formats from small-sided to larger formats, and how to facilitate learning through them.
* Design and deliver sessions tailored to individual needs.
About The Candidate
* UEFA B qualification or working towards it.
* Preferably EFAiF Level 2 or minimum IFAiF Level 1.
* Must undergo an enhanced DBS criminal records check.
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