Volunteer Goalkeeping Coach – Girls Football Academy (U13–U17): Motherwell FC

Role Summary

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Volunteer Goalkeeping Coach to support the development of female goalkeepers aged U13 to U17 within our Girls Football Academy. The role focuses on delivering goalkeeper-specific coaching in a positive, safe and inclusive environment, supporting both individual and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate goalkeeper-specific training sessions.
• Develop technical skills including shot-stopping, handling, positioning and distribution.
• Provide constructive feedback to support individual goalkeeper development.
• Support goalkeepers during team training sessions and matchdays.
• Promote confidence, resilience, teamwork and respect.
• Ensure player safety, welfare and safeguarding at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the academy coaching team.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Relevant SFA Coaching Qualifications (or working towards)
• Strong interest in football and goalkeeper development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and committed to regular sessions.
• Positive, encouraging coaching approach.

Desirable:

• Experience playing or coaching as a goalkeeper.
• Experience of working within female Academy environment
• Safeguarding, first aid and DBS/PVG clearance.

Benefits

• Hands-on goalkeeping coaching experience in a girls’ academy environment.
• Support with coaching qualifications and CPD.
• Opportunity to positively impact girls’ football development.
• Coaching references for future roles.

Safeguarding

All volunteers are required to complete appropriate safeguarding training and DBS/PVG checks. Adherence to academy safeguarding, equality and health & safety policies is mandatory.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief statement of interest to: [contact hidden] Please include any relevant experience and detail availability.