Goalkeeper Coach

Manchester Goalkeeper Academy; Sale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Impact on youth development

Job summary

Manchester Goalkeeper Academy (MGA) in Sale, Greater Manchester, is seeking a passionate Goalkeeper Coach on a part-time basis. You will deliver high-quality coaching sessions to groups or 1-1 sessions, focusing on basic skills and advanced techniques within a structured development syllabus.

You’ll work with small groups aged 6–16+, delivering topic-based sessions such as Distribution & Handling, Diving, Shot stopping, and Crossing & Cutbacks.

Qualifications

• FA Level 1 coaching cert (Level 2 preferred)
• Safeguarding and first aid certificates
• DBS enhanced check
• Experience coaching groups of 6-8 players
• Driving licence (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, topic-based training sessions for groups of 6-8 players
• Focus on developing technical goalkeeping skills
• Foster a fun, supportive, and engaging coaching environment
• Provide clear feedback to players to support development
• Adapt coaching style for varying ages and abilities
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism

Skills

Friendly with kids

Technically focused

Session planning

Group coaching

Adaptable

Education

FA Level 1 (Level 2 preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Goalkeeper Coach

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester
Type: Part-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and friendly Goalkeeper Coach to join our team. You will deliver high-quality coaching sessions to groups of 6-8 children, split by age and ability. Some sessions will focus on basic skills, while others require more advanced technical details. This is a great opportunity to help players improve their skills while fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment. The coach will be responsible for delivering sessions based on our development syllabus. Each session will be focused around a topic as: Distribution & Handling, Diving, Shot stopping, Crossing & Cutbacks, 1-1 scenarios etc.

Here’s a detailed job description for hiring a football coach at Manchester Goalkeeper Academy:

Job Title: Goalkeeper Coach

Location: Greater Manchester
Type: Part-Time

About Manchester Goalkeeper Academy

MGA is a dynamic goalkeeper coaching academy that provides technical training to children aged 6 to 16+. We offer small sized group sessions for aspiring goalkeepers aged 6 to 16+

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and friendly Goalkeeper Coach to join our team. You will deliver high-quality coaching sessions to groups or 1-1 sessions. Some sessions will focus on basic skills, while others require more advanced technical details. This is a great opportunity to help keepers improve their skills while fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, topic-based training sessions tailored to the group’s age and ability.
• Focus on developing technical skills
• Foster a fun, supportive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages player growth.
• Work with groups of 6-8 players, adapting your coaching style as needed for age and ability.
• Provide clear feedback to players to support their development.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism.

Key Attributes and Requirements

• Friendly and Engaging with Kids: Ability to build rapport with players, creating a positive and motivating environment.
• Technically Focused: Strong understanding of technical aspects of goalkeeping, with a focus on skill development.
• Session Planning Skills: Experience designing structured and progressive training sessions around specific topics.
• Comfortable with Group Coaching: Confident leading groups of 6-8 players, ensuring all participants are engaged.
• Adaptable: Ability to work with players of varying ages and abilities, from basics to advanced levels.
• FA Coaching Qualifications: Minimum FA Level 1 (Level 2 preferred) or equivalent coaching certification.
• Safeguarding and First Aid: Up-to-date safeguarding children and emergency first aid certificates.
• DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required before starting.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A supportive team environment with a focus on innovation in coaching.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young players’ development.
• The ability to develop your coaching personality in a great environment

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Experience:

• Goalkeeper coaching: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location:

In person