Girls Academi Goalkeeping Coach; Casual

The Role

To develop and deliver specialist goalkeeping coaching sessions tailored to the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological needs of female goalkeepers within the girls’ academy. The role focuses on nurturing goalkeepers’ individual potential by providing expert guidance and support in line with the club’s playing philosophy and long-term player development pathway. The Goalkeeping Coach will work closely with academy coaches and multidisciplinary staff to ensure a cohesive and holistic approach to player progression, safeguarding a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that fosters confidence, resilience, and performance excellence.

• Design and deliver position‑specific training sessions for goalkeepers across age groups.
• Align sessions with the club’s overall playing philosophy and team tactical principles.
• Plan progressive training that addresses technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of goalkeeping.

• Support each goalkeeper’s Individual Development Plan (IDP), with regular targets and reviews.
• Provide tailored coaching to address each goalkeeper’s strengths, weaknesses, and learning style.
• Offer regular feedback through video clips, performance data, and 1‑on‑1 discussions.

• Assist in warm‑ups and match preparation for goalkeepers.
• Provide real‑time tactical guidance and post‑match analysis.
• Observe goalkeeper decision‑making, positioning, and communication during games for review.

• Track goalkeeper performances in training and matches using observation, statistics, and video tools (e.g., Veo, Hudl).
• Maintain development records and progress logs for each goalkeeper.
• Share insights with outfield coaches to align team and goalkeeper tactics.

• Work closely with team coaches to ensure goalkeeper development aligns with team strategies.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, and support staff.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions regarding selection, training loads, and progression.

• Create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Follow all safeguarding policies and report any concerns appropriately.
• Promote mental resilience and confidence in young goalkeepers.

• Stay up to date with the latest methods in goalkeeper coaching and player development.
• Attend in‑house and external CPD opportunities.
• Contribute to academy coach education.

• We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children’s Barred List).

• Take responsibility and 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 Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

• Specialist Goalkeeping Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of goalkeeping techniques, tactics, and training methods specific to female youth players.
• Player Development Focus:
  Committed to the holistic development of goalkeepers, balancing technical skill, physical conditioning, mental resilience, and confidence.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with young players, parents, and coaching staff, providing constructive feedback that encourages growth.
• Organisation & Planning:
  Skilled at designing, planning, and delivering structured, progressive training sessions tailored to individual and group needs.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works well within a multidisciplinary team, fostering positive relationships with academy coaches, S&C, medical staff, and analysts.
• Safeguarding Awareness:
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