Girls Academie Goalkeeping Coach AFC

Job Description

At a Glance

• Tasks: Coach and develop goalkeepers aged 9-16, ensuring tailored training sessions.
• Company: Join Wrexham AFC, a passionate football club dedicated to youth development.
• Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to work in a vibrant sports environment.
• Why this job: Make a real impact on young players’ lives while working in a supportive team culture.
• Qualifications: UEFA Goalkeeping Coaching B Licence and experience in professional football required.
• Other info: This role involves evening and weekend work, perfect for those passionate about football.

The predicted salary is between 20000 – 30000 £ per year.

Job type

Part time, casual; must be prepared to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings, weekends, on bank and public holidays to cover international time zones; for match days and other club events as required.

Salary

Competitive, commensurate with knowledge and experience

Job purpose

Responsible for coaching and developing goalkeepers across various age groups within the Foundation Phase (FP u9-u11) and the Youth Development Phase (YDP
-12
-16); the postholder is a position specific specialist who ensures the best possible environment for young players.

Main responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of the coaching syllabus for the assigned goalkeepers within the Foundation/Youth Development Phase (the Programme).
• Lead and assist on coaching within both training and games.
• Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions as scheduled in line with the coaching curriculum.
• Ensure all planning and delivery is age/position specific and tailored to individual player needs.
• To support other age groups and coaches across the Programme where required.
• Development of goalkeepers across the relevant phases.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning coach development action plan (DAP), coaching competency framework (CCF) and integrated appraisal process.
• Continuous monitoring of the wellbeing of Academy players liaising with the Academy/Club Safeguarding Team and Academy Head of Player Care.
• To work to the Club Philosophy and Academy Performance Plan.
• Manage appropriate playing opportunities for all eligible players.
• Ensure each goalkeeper has an active ILP.
• Ensure the review process is operated for each player every mesocycle.
• Implementing and maintaining the Premier League’s and EFL ‘Elite Player Performance Plan’ (EPPP) rules and regulations for the Foundation Phase.
• Monitor and record training/fixture content, objectives, evaluations, time and attendance on the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Oversee the trialist’s providing suitable evaluation and feedback during the signing/exit policy.
• Ensure appropriate communication of future activities and/or changes (times/dates).
• Liaison with all departments to enhance a multi-disciplinary process.
• Attend all continued professional development events.
• Undertake administrative tasks related to the role as and when required.
• To take responsibility for all resources associated with training and fixtures ensuring the highest possible standards. (kit, bibs, balls, cones and all).
• Any other duties as required.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• 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 too.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children’s Barred List).

Haelth & Safety responsibilities

• 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.

About The Candidate

• UEFA Goalkeeping Coaching B Licence.
• UEFA B Licence.
• EFAiF.
• A current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate (or willingness to complete within 1 month of appointment)
• Ability to meet…