Head of Goalkeeping: Shape Elite GK Talent

Macarthur Football Association & Macarthur Rams Football Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Macarthur Football Association (MFA) and Macarthur Rams Football Club (MRFC) invite applications for a Head of Goalkeeping for the 2027 season. The role leads GK coaching across MFA and MRFC programs, coordinating with Technical Directors and coaches to raise goalkeeper performance across age groups.

The position emphasizes structured training design, player development planning, and maintaining high-performance standards within a supportive pathway-driven environment.

Qualifications

• AFC Goalkeeping B Licence (mandatory).
• Proven ability to plan and deliver high-quality goalkeeper coaching sessions across multiple age groups.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Availability to coach during evenings and weekends; Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured, age-appropriate goalkeeper training sessions aligned with the club's philosophy.
• Develop individual goalkeeper development plans to improve technical, tactical, physical and psychological performance.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors and coaches to integrate GK development into team training and match-day performance.
• Establish consistent GK coaching standards across MFA and MRFC pathways.
• Identify and nurture talented young goalkeepers, creating clear development pathways toward elite football.
• Provide regular feedback, assessments and ongoing development support to goalkeepers and coaching staff.
• Maintain a professional, high-performance training environment.

Skills

Goalkeeping coaching

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Education

AFC Goalkeeping B Licence

Job description

Macarthur Football Association (MFA) and Macarthur Rams Football Club (MRFC) invite applications for a Head of Goalkeeping for the 2027 season. The role leads GK coaching across MFA and MRFC programs, coordinating with Technical Directors and coaches to raise goalkeeper performance across age groups.

The position emphasizes structured training design, player development planning, and maintaining high-performance standards within a supportive pathway-driven environment.