ACADEMY GOALKEEPING COACH
Job Title: Academy Goalkeeping Coach U9 to U16s Boys
Department: Academy
Reports to: Head of Goalkeeping / Head of Academy
Location: The Optima Stadium, Home of Weston-super-Mare AFC - BS24 9AA
Hours: Minimum of 4 hours per week. Flexibility in this role is essential as you may be required to attend academy home games on Saturday mornings this is to be confirmed once an appointment is made.
Remuneration: Dependant on experience and qualifications
Job Description/Purpose: You, as a goalkeeping coach within the academy will be tasked with planning and delivering topics surrounding the position of the goalkeeper. The academy runs on a coaching syllabus, which is produced by the Head of Goalkeeping, working off a 6-to-8-week block. Your purpose is to develop the understanding and skill set of the individual goalkeeper giving reviews throughout the season whether it be with the player or reviews fed back to the academy management. You will need to consider the individual needs of each goalkeeper to create a fun, safe environment whilst delivering the session topic. You will also be required to communicate with the parents with regards to sessions, times and reviews and any other relevant information when required. On occasion you will be required to attend home academy match days, normally held on a Saturday morning (TBC). Other opportunities for further coaching hours maybe available which will be discussed at the point of interview.
Safeguarding: As you will be coaching children, you will be required to have an in-date DBS. If the successful candidate’s DBS has expired or does not have one, the club will facilitate your DBS application.
Essentials:
- Clean Full Driving License
- FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers / Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers National Goalkeeping Course (or working towards)
- UEFA C Licence
- FA Learning Safeguarding Children Certificate
- FA Basic First Aid in Sport
- Experience working with Youth Football
Desirables:
- The FA Level 3 (UEFA B) in Coaching Goalkeepers (or working towards)
- Working with Young goalkeepers and Senior development goalkeepers (U18s/U19s)
- Understanding the workings of Microsoft Excel and Word
Person Specifications we are looking for:
- Positive Communication Skills
- High Professional Standards
- Growth Mindset
- Organisation skills
- Time Management
- Team Player