Swansea City Women’s First Team Manager

Job Summary

To manage all on-field football activities for the Women’s first team to ensure that all players and staff are provided with coaching and support to enable them to compete and perform at the highest level.

Role Responsibilities

• To plan, deliver, and review all training sessions and fixtures for the Women’s Team
• To ensure the team is high performing and has the desire to succeed to their full potential
• Ensure the coaching programme is of high standard and delivered across the first team, reserves and U19 team
• To work alongside the Head of Women’s Football and Sporting Director on all player administration (registrations, clearances etc)
• To ensure all FA, FAW and EFL rules and regulations are adhered to
• To be an ambassador for the Club and the women’s game.
• To assist in enhancing the women’s game within the Club and across the League
• To work with the Club’s Media and Marketing Department on promotional activities
• To monitor and evaluate player and coach performance
• To create a robust Girls Academy programme

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience of working within a managerial football position
• Previous experience of delivering strong performance and results
• Excellent understanding of the Women’s game
• Experience and understanding of player welfare
• Proven experience of strong leadership skills
• Experience managing and mentoring coaches

Qualifications

• Minimum of UEFA ‘A’ Licence
• Safeguarding Qualification / Certificate
• Emergency First Aid Certificate

Personal Attributes

• An accomplished leader
• Self- motivated with the strong desire to succeed
• Able to adapt and be resilient to changing and challenging circumstances
• Champions a culture of high performance

Criminal Record Check Requirement

This role will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

General Statement

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

How to Apply

Please complete an Application Form, available HERE. If you require the application form in an alternative format, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The closing date for this vacancy will be 29th November 2023.