Goalkeeping Coach

Goalkeeping Coach

Department: Academy
Reports to: Head of Academy Goalkeeping
Contract: Casual / Seasonal Contract
Working Hours: Flexible (Days, Evenings + Weekends) + Attendance at both home and away fixtures

Role and Responsibilities

• To develop the goalkeepers within the U9-U14 squads and to oversee their technical, tactical, physical and mental development
• Provide a high standard of coaching to respective age groups, educating them in line with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] philosophy and methodology
• To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 the PMA for each session throughout the season.
• To complete player progress reports on the PMA
• 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 in the completion of a Coach Development Plan in line with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Coach Competency Framework
• To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria
• To identify players available for games and communicate any additional player requirements to the Lead Phase Coach at the earliest opportunity.
• 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.
• To attend tournaments and trips when requested by the club.

Person Specification

Candidates must have previous experience of working within an Academy environment as well as the following qualifications:

• UEFA B Licence
• UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence

General

• Follow all Club Policies, such as Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Anti-Corruption & Bribery and GDPR.
• Make suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within your area of work and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a whole.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• To comply with all aspects of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements, to enable the Company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety
• Ensure effective communication within your work team and across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] whilst actively offering support and guidance, as necessary.

Application Details

The closing date for this vacancy will be Monday 24th October 2022.
If you believe you have the right mix of skills for this position, please complete the Application Form available here.
Please note CV’s will not be accepted.
[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.
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). Appropriate references are also required.
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.