U18 Goalkeeping Coach

Organisation: Swansea City AFC
Salary: Competitive
Location: Swansea
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 15 January 2026
Job Description: JOB TITLE U18 Goalkeeping Coach
DEPARTMENT Academy
RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Academy Goalkeeping
DIRECT REPORTS NA
SALARY Dependent on experience
WORKING HOURS Flexible (Days, Evenings + Weekends) + Attendance at both home and away fixtures
CONTRACT Permanent Contract
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop the goalkeepers within the U18 squad and to oversee their technical, tactical, physical and mental development
• To lead on sessions with goalkeepers in the Youth Development Phase when required
• Provide a high standard of coaching to respective age groups, educating them in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and GK DNA
• To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the Swansea City Academy Values and show a high level of respect and discipline.
• To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct.
• To assist players to set individual short and long-term goals and to create Individual Action Plans
• To maintain all coaching and games program records on Kitman Labs for each session throughout the season.
• To work with Head of Academy Goalkeeping and Head of Goalkeeping to develop understanding of technical framework for a Swansea City goalkeeper.
• To complete player progress reports on Kitman Labs
• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents/guardians of the Players
• Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
• To work with Head of Coaching/Head of Academy Goalkeeping in the completion of a Coach Development Plan in line with the Swansea City Coach Competency Framework
• To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit.
• To attend the 6 weekly coaches’ meetings as instructed by the Academy Manager/Head of Academy Coaching.
• To plan, prepare and deliver the 6-week Individual Player Review Meetings, supported by the Academy Multi- Disciplinary Team, setting new targets for the players across the four areas.
• To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Lead Phase Coach / Head of Academy Recruitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Candidates must have at least 2 years previous experience of working within an Academy environment as well as the following qualifications:
UEFA B Licence
UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence
First Aid in Football
FA Safeguarding Children

Desirable:
UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence
UEFA A Licence

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, 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.
How to apply: https://irecruit.efl.com/vacancies/2473/u18-goalkeeping-coach.html