Academy Goalkeeping Coach

TieTalent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to subsidised staff restaurants

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Job summary

A leading talent management firm is seeking an Academy Goalkeeping Coach for Leicester City Football Club. This part-time role involves preparing and delivering specialized goalkeeper training. Candidates should have relevant coaching qualifications, including a Level 2 National Goalkeeping course and a UEFA C qualification. The club offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching in an elite level environment within a MDT.
• Experience designing and implementing goalkeeper development programmes.
• A Level 2 National Goalkeeping course accreditation is essential.
• UEFA C coaching qualification with the view to work toward UEFA within 12 months.
• FA Level 1 IFAIF certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver goalkeeper training sessions.
• Monitor and report development and performance against established goals.
• Promote a positive environment for learning and development.
• Oversee all goalkeepers within ETC age groups alongside the Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach.
• Bring a practical, flexible and innovative approach to work with excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management.

Skills

Goalkeeping coaching

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Education

A Level 2 National Goalkeeping course accreditation

UEFA C coaching qualification

FA Level 1 IFAIF certification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Academy Goalkeeping Coach role at TieTalent.

Kickstart your career at Leicester City Football Club Women as an Academy Goalkeeping Coach.

Location: LCFCW Training Ground, Leicester, LE2 8HN

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Part-Time

Hours Per Week: 13 Hours per week

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver goalkeeper training sessions across the ETC and Academy age groups.
• Monitor and report development and performance; evaluate against established goals.
• Promote a positive environment for learning and development.
• Oversee all goalkeepers within ETC age groups alongside the Lead Academy Goalkeeper Coach; provide support to U14 and U16 age groups.
• Bring a practical, flexible and innovative approach to work with excellent interpersonal skills and relationship management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience coaching in an elite level environment and within a MDT (multi-disciplinary team).
• Experience designing and implementing goalkeeper development programmes and delivering training sessions with formal monitoring and evaluation of player performance.
• A Level 2 National Goalkeeping course accreditation / national goalkeeping course is essential, with the view to work toward UEFA within 12 months.
• UEFA C coaching qualification with the view to work toward UEFA within 12 months.
• FA Level 1 IFAIF certification (Introduction to First Aid in Football) / FA Emergency First Aid is essential.

About the Club

LCFC Women were promoted to the FA Women's Super League in May 2021. The club has a history dating back to 2004 and transitioned to professional status in August 2020 as part of Leicester City’s football operation.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. Free onsite parking, access to subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), among other benefits.

Inclusion & Recruitment

Leicester City Football Club is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and welcomes applications from all areas of the community. If you have any requirements regarding the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

Applications are reviewed as submitted. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Apply today if this role sounds like the right fit; we look forward to hearing from you.

Leicester, England, United Kingdom

EEO statement: Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority.

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