Casual Goalkeeping Coach, LFC Foundation

Liverpool FC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Liverpool FC Foundation is hiring a Casual Goalkeeping Coach to support and develop players within the Girls Pathway and Football Development Programme. You will design goalkeeping-focused sessions, deliver group and individual plans, and collaborate with health staff to keep players safe and progressing.

You will also maintain facilities and records while engaging with parents to support development. The role is set at the LFC Academy and local Merseyside sites, with flexible hours including

Qualifications

• Experience working with young athletes in a football environment.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and support players positively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver or oversee Girls Goalkeeping Centre and Football Development programme.
• Design and deliver individualised and group goalkeeping sessions.
• Coordinate with Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist for activation/prehab.
• Maintain facilities and equipment and safe environments.
• Record-keeping per FA standards and communicate with parents.

Skills

Experience with young athletes

Football coaching

Communication with parents

Adaptability

Training session design

Goalkeeping knowledge

Education

National Goalkeeping Course

FA UEFA C qualification

Tools

FA DBS

FA Safeguarding Children

First Aid in Football / Emergency Aid

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as a Casual Goalkeeping Coach. In this role you will support and develop all players within the group to attain the highest levels of performance in a safe, secure, and supportive environment and drive and nurture a positive culture within the training group. Be a coach who makes the Football Development Programme a place where players learn, have fun, and develop a love for the game.

What will you be doing?

Contribute to the LFC Foundation Delivery Blueprint / Curriculum ensuring there is Goalkeeping provision which complements the football programme.Deliver – or oversee the delivery of – Girls Goalkeeping Centre and Football Development programme, including:Design and deliver individualised Goalkeeping specific programmes as well as group training sessionsWork with Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist to develop and support an activation / prehab programmeManage facilities and equipment within the Girls Pathway and Football Development Programme so that it is well maintained and safe to useMaintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with players and coaches.Keep records which meet the standard required by The FA and the appropriate professional bodiesCommunicate with parents in the event of Goalkeeping related queries, generally and specifically to their children.Educate parents with regard to their role in supporting Goalkeeping development, injury prevention, injury care, recovery, diet and other factors relating to lifestyle away from the environment.Advise and direct other staff on the needs of players.Attend case management meetings and provide professional opinion /inputEducate coaches on the Goalkeeping provision and embedding outcomes within technical sessionsWork with the LFC Foundations Safeguarding Manager to ensure that the wellbeing and welfare of all players and staff is always an operational priority

Who are we looking for?

Essential:

• Experience working with young athletes in a football environment.
• A good understanding of young players, including their physical and psychological development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in a role that supports an understanding of how children learn and develop, such as teaching or coaching.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and support players in a positive way.
• A genuine care for player needs, with the ability to provide personalised support and clear communication.
• An innovative and open-minded approach, with confidence to try new ideas that help players develop, engage and enjoy the game.
• National Goalkeeping Course and FA UEFA C qualification.
• FA DBS, FA Safeguarding Children, and FA Level 1 Introduction to First Aid in Football or FA Emergency Aid qualification.
• Understanding of goalkeeping within an applied team setting, with knowledge of how key goalkeeping concepts apply across women’s, girls’ and boys’ football pathways.
• Experience developing and delivering individual and group goalkeeping preparation and recovery strategies for children and adolescent players.
• Knowledge of injury minimisation strategies.

Desirable:

• Working towards, or already completed, UEFA B Goalkeeping or Outfield qualification would be beneficial.
• Talent identification and development knowledge, including awareness of unconscious bias, performance and potential.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• A coaching or mentoring qualification, such as EMCC, would be desirable.

Why should you apply?

This is a casual position, working variable hours across the week including evening, weekends and public holidays on a flexible assignment basis. The role is based at the LFC Academy and local sites across Merseyside for fixtures. Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. #LFCJobs