Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Melbourne City FC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Melbourne City FC is seeking a goalkeeper coach to develop Boys' and Girls' Academy goalkeepers within a high-performance environment.

As PDP GK Coach, you will lead GK development, collaborate with coaches, performance staff and families, and align with City Football Group methodology to maximise player potential.

Qualifications

• FFA Level 1 GK Licence required.
• Current Victorian WWC Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current passport or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience coaching GK in elite youth programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GK coaching sessions aligned with CFG methodology.
• Design and monitor GK development plans.
• Support Academy Head Coaches during training and matches.
• Identify, assess and recruit emerging GK talent.
• Build relationships with players and parents for development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with coaching, operations, performance and medical staff.
• Provide GK coaching across Academy, A-League Men/Women as required.
• Contribute to Academy objectives and football initiatives.

Skills

Goalkeeper coaching

Youth development

Communication

Talent identification

Performance analysis

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Diversity & inclusion

Education

FFA Level 1 Goalkeeper Licence

Working With Children Check

Current passport

Tools

Microsoft Office

Performance analysis software

Job description

Part-time Contract Associate

Description

Melbourne City FC is seeking a passionate and experienced Goalkeeper Coach to play a key role in the development of our Boys' and Girls' Academy goalkeepers.

Working within the Club's football philosophy and the City Football Group methodology, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality goalkeeper coaching, supporting player progression, identifying emerging talent, and collaborating closely with coaches, performance staff, medical teams, players and families. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the next generation of elite goalkeepers within one of Australia's leading football development environments.

About the Role

As the Professional Development Phase (PDP) Goalkeeper Coach, you will lead the development of Academy goalkeepers across the Professional Development Phase and Girls' Academy programs. Through expert coaching, stakeholder engagement and a player-centred approach, you will help maximise individual performance and support the talent pathway from Academy to professional football.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver goalkeeper coaching sessions and training programs aligned with the Melbourne City FC and City Football Group methodology.
• Design, implement and monitor individual goalkeeper development plans.
• Support Academy Head Coaches during training sessions and match days with specialist goalkeeper coaching expertise.
• Identify, assess and recruit emerging goalkeeper talent across Victoria and Australia.
• Build positive and productive relationships with players and parents to support athlete development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with coaching, football operations, performance and medical staff to ensure a consistent and integrated development approach.
• Provide goalkeeper coaching support across Academy, A-League Men, A-League Women and community football programs as required.
• Contribute to Academy objectives and other football department initiatives as directed.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and knowledgeable coach who is passionate about youth development and goalkeeper education. You thrive in a collaborative high-performance environment, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and are committed to helping young athletes reach their potential.

• FFA Level 1 Goalkeeper Licence (or equivalent).
• Current Victorian Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Current passport, or willingness to obtain one.

Skills & Experience

• Experience playing or coaching football at an elite level, with youth coaching experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of goalkeeper development, coaching methodologies and player pathways.
• Understanding of the technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of modern football.
• Experience identifying and developing emerging talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and football performance analysis software.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, accountability and reliability.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity and fostering a positive team culture.

Why Join Melbourne City FC?

This is a unique opportunity to work within the City Football Group network and contribute to the development of talented young goalkeepers in a professional football environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence, innovation and player development.