Casual Girls Goalkeeping Coach — Development & Performance

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual position

Flexi hours

Job summary

Liverpool Football Club is seeking a Casual Goalkeeping Coach to support and develop players within the LFC Foundation. The role focuses on high-quality goalkeeper development, safety, and a positive training culture across Merseyside facilities.

You will design individual and group programmes, coordinate with medical staff on activation plans, and maintain compliant records. This casual post requires evening/work weekend availability, safeguarding commitment, and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young athletes in football.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in teaching or coaching and understanding how children learn.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and support players positively.
• Personalised support and clear communication with players and parents.
• Understanding of goalkeeping concepts across girls, women and boys pathways.

Responsibilities

• Deliver or oversee Girls Goalkeeping Centre and Football Development programmes.
• Design and deliver individualised goalkeeping programmes and group sessions.
• Collaborate with Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist on activation/prehab.
• Manage facilities/equipment for Girls Pathway and Football Development.
• Maintain records of coaching activity meeting FA standards.
• Communicate with parents regarding goalkeeping development and welfare.
• Advise and direct staff on players' needs; attend case management meetings.
• Educate coaches on goalkeeping provision within sessions.
• Work with Safeguarding Manager to prioritise wellbeing of players and staff.

Skills

Experience with young athletes

Child development knowledge

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Coaching/teaching experience

Flexible schedule evenings/weekends

Effective communication

Goalkeeping knowledge

Injury prevention knowledge

Adaptability

Education

National Goalkeeping Course

FA UEFA C qualification

FA DBS

FA Safeguarding Children

FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football

FA Emergency Aid qualification

UEFA B Goalkeeping (desirable)

EMCC coaching/mentoring qualification (desirable)

Job description

Liverpool Football Club is seeking a Casual Goalkeeping Coach to support and develop players within the LFC Foundation. The role focuses on high-quality goalkeeper development, safety, and a positive training culture across Merseyside facilities.

You will design individual and group programmes, coordinate with medical staff on activation plans, and maintain compliant records. This casual post requires evening/work weekend availability, safeguarding commitment, and a passion for youth development.