Casual U16 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Wycombe Wanderers Football Club; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional football club is seeking a Casual U16 Academy Goalkeeping Coach in Greater London. Responsibilities include driving effective delivery of the U16 programme and supporting individual development plans. The ideal candidate will hold a UEFA B Licence, with strong passion for player development. This part-time role offers £75 per session, typically in the evenings and Saturday mornings.

Qualifications

• Hold a UEFA B Licence in Goalkeeping.
• UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping (or working towards).
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards).
• Valid Emergency First Aid in Football certification (EFAiF).
• Valid and up-to-date Safeguarding certificate.

Responsibilities

• Drive the effective Goalkeeping delivery of the U16 Programme.
• Support planning and delivery of Individual Development Plans.
• Work within the Inter-Disciplinary Team for player development.
• Support transitions of goalkeepers through the pathway.

Skills

UEFA B Licence Goalkeeping

UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping

FA Advanced Youth Award

Valid Emergency First Aid in Football certification (EFAiF)

Valid and up-to-date Safeguarding certificate

Job description

Organisation: Wycombe Wanderers Football Club
Salary: £75 per session
Location: Harlington, Greater London
Contract type: Part time
Closing date: 14 October 2025

Job Title: Casual U16 Academy Goalkeeping Coach

Department: Academy Football - Coaching
Reporting: U15/U16 Lead Coach
Location: Harlington, Greater London
Hours: Typically Tuesday, Thursday Evenings & Saturday Mornings
Remuneration: £75 per session

Wycombe Wanderers FC is a League One Football Club with ambition. We’re embarking on an exciting new journey within our youth development programme. Our Mission is to build a world-leading football Academy that develops exceptional players and people for our 1st Team, the UK and global game.

We’re looking for a hard-working, open-minded, smart & humble individual to join us as a U16 Goalkeeping Coach. This exciting position in our Academy will be responsible for:

• Driving the effective Goalkeeping delivery of the U16 Programme in alignment with our Game Model and Goalkeeping Coaching Programme.
• Supporting the planning, delivery and reviewing of outstanding Individual Development Plans for our U16 Goalkeepers.
• Working within the Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximise person and player development within the U16 age group.
• Supporting the smooth transitions of new, existing and exiting goalkeepers as they progress through the pathway.

The successful candidate will need to hold the following qualifications:

• UEFA B Licence Goalkeeping
• UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping (or working towards)
• FA Advanced Youth Award (or working towards)
• Valid Emergency First Aid in Football certification (EFAiF)
• Valid and up-to-date Safeguarding certificate

The successful candidate will be highly-skilled and passionate towards the development of young people and players. They will be adept at the planning, delivery and review of training/games programme. They will put the development of individual players at the heart of their work.

To apply, please send CV and covering letter to [e-mail]