Casual Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Barnsley Football Club; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking a passionate and dedicated Goalkeeper Coach to join their Youth Academy. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality goalkeeping coaching in accordance with established standards, managing a multi-disciplinary team and nurturing the development of young talent. Candidates are expected to hold necessary qualifications such as the UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence required.
• FA Safeguarding Certificate necessary.
• Proven coaching experience within an elite framework.

Responsibilities

• Deliver age-specific goalkeeping syllabus.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Attend Academy fixtures and travel with squads.

Skills

Time Management

Coaching Experience

Relationship Building

Education

UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence

FA Safeguarding Certificate

FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS)

FA Youth Award (mod 3)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for the delivery of high-quality goalkeeping coaching in line with the Youth Development/ Foundation Phase curriculum to all goalkeepers within their designated phase.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Deliver age specific Goalkeeping syllabus to players in their charge.
• Communicate effectively with all team members and reporting back to the Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach and Phase Lead Coach.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent goalkeeping coaching.
• Attend CPD events and Academy meetings as required.
• Use the ‘PMA’ to complete reviews and assessments of training sessions, fixtures, player feedback, 6 weekly reports, half year reports, ILO’s and ILP’s.
• Attend Academy fixtures and travel with the Academy Squads (where applicable).
• Be responsible for match day kits and training equipment.
• Cooperate fully with colleagues and be flexible when assisting them in response to business needs of the group.
• Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers.

About The Candidate

Qualifications, skills and Experience:

• FA Safeguarding Certificate
• UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence
• Hold a current FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) certificate
• FA Youth Award (mod 3)
• Proven coaching experience within an elite framework
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources
• An ability to differentiate tasks based on ability and key stages of player/ child development
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• IT literate, with the ability to use the full Microsoft Office package
• Ability to build effective working relationships with players, staff and parents Ability to organise own and others workloads and to prioritise effectively
• Ability to adapt and take on new initiatives Approachable and professional manner towards young people
• Self-motivated and professional manner towards young people
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop
• Assertive and calm, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Flexible to meet the requirements of the needs of the business

About The Club

• The group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.
• The employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the group's premises. The employee must report and misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Head of Safeguarding