1st Team Goalkeeping Coach (MCWFC)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in women's football is seeking a 1st Team Goalkeeping Coach to shape the development of elite goalkeepers. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with top coaching staff, deliver impactful training sessions, and contribute to a winning team culture. With a focus on talent identification and innovative coaching methods, you will play a crucial role in maximizing player performance and fostering a positive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence and growth in women's sports.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Birthday off

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Partnership discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as an elite goalkeeping coach in professional football.
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and review training programs.

Responsibilities

• Shape the environment and development of goalkeepers.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to plan and deliver training.
• Build strong relationships with players and staff.

Skills

Goalkeeping Coaching

Training Session Planning

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Performance Analysis

Education

UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping Coaching Award

UEFA A Licence Coaching Award

Job description

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Client:

City Football Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Closing Date of Applications – 28th June 2024

Our Story

Manchester City Women is an English football club founded by City in the Community in 1988. Relaunched through a partnership with Manchester City FC, MCWFC entered the FA Women’s Super League and turned professional in 2014. The team has achieved success in the FAWSL, Women’s FA Cup, and Continental Tyres League Cup, and regularly competes in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Our Winning Team

The team plays at Joie Stadium, a 7,000-capacity arena on the Etihad Campus, which includes the City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art training facility for its women’s, men’s, and academy teams.

Manchester City Women aims to be the best women’s sporting organization globally. To achieve this, we are recruiting a 1st Team Goalkeeping Coach with the following responsibilities:

• Shape the environment and development of goalkeepers to enable them to perform at their best.
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and MDT to plan, deliver, and review world-class goalkeeping training aligned with the team’s style and game model.
• Maximize the technical and tactical development of the team, units, and individual players according to their Development Plans.
• Support talent identification to build a winning team with top goalkeepers.

This is Your City

Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, an annual discretionary bonus, and various partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

Training Session Planning and Delivery:

• Develop and implement comprehensive goalkeeping training plans in collaboration with coaching staff and MDT.
• Deliver engaging training sessions that challenge and develop players’ skills.
• Coordinate with performance analysts to plan and review set-piece practices for maximum impact.
• Work with the Individual Development Coach to align training with individual goals.

Training and Match Review:

• Review training and matches with coaching staff and MDT to improve goalkeeping performance.
• Work with performance analysts within the WITTW framework to enhance team and individual performance.

Learning and Development:

• Contribute to an outstanding learning environment for players and coaches, bringing innovative ideas and a growth mindset.
• Continuously develop your coaching methods.

Communication, Building Relationships and Leading:

• Build strong relationships with players and staff, inspiring and motivating them.
• Promote professional standards and a positive team environment.
• Participate actively in meetings, contributing professionally to a high-performance environment.

Talent Identification and Development:

• Observe and identify talented goalkeepers during training and matches.
• Collaborate with academy staff to develop talented goalkeepers for promotion to the first team.
• Oversee the development of goalkeepers on loan.

What we are looking for

• UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping Coaching Award
• UEFA A Licence Coaching Award
• Experience as an elite goalkeeping coach in professional football
• Understanding of Manchester City’s playing style and game model
• Proven ability to plan, deliver, and review training programs in an elite environment
• Experience inspiring athletes and motivating teams
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with sophisticated football technical programs
• Drive to excel in the field
• Honest and open, capable of giving and receiving feedback
• Previous experience in women’s professional football is preferred