Goalkeeping Coach

Aston Villa Football Club; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in the UK is seeking a Goalkeeping Coach to assist in developing Goalkeepers through high-quality training and coaching. The ideal candidate will possess a UEFA C Goalkeeping Licence or FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers, with experience in planning and delivering football programmes. This is an exciting chance to contribute to the Club's Goalkeeping philosophy and work with a multidisciplinary team throughout the season.

Qualifications

• UEFA C Goalkeeping Licence or FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers required.
• Experience planning and delivering football coaching required.
• Desirable qualifications supported by the Club.

Responsibilities

• Assist with high-quality goalkeeper training throughout the season.
• Work with a Multi-Disciplinary Team on performance analysis.

Skills

Planning, delivering and monitoring football programmes

Ability to inspire a team

Knowledge of the Female Player Pathway

Education

UEFA C Goalkeeping Licence or FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers

UEFA C Licence or FA Level 2 in Coaching Football

The FA Basic First Aid for Sport qualification

Job description

Overview

Working within the phase specific programme, you will assist with the development of Goalkeepers by assisting with the provision and delivery of high-quality goalkeeper training, coaching and support throughout the season in line with the Club's Goalkeeping philosophy and syllabus. As a Goalkeeping Coach, you will work closely with other Coaches within the Foundation Phase and as part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary Team which will include ensuring Performance Analysis and working closely with Medical and Sport Science staff in the management of injuries and Sports Science testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of Goalkeepers by providing and delivering high-quality goalkeeper training, coaching and support throughout the season in line with the Club\'s Goalkeeping philosophy and syllabus.
• Work closely with other Coaches within the Foundation Phase and as part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary Team, including ensuring Performance Analysis and working with Medical and Sport Science staff in the management of injuries and Sports Science testing.

Qualifications

• UEFA C Goalkeeping Licence or FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers
• UEFA C Licence or the FA Level 2 in Coaching Football
• The FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) qualification and FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate are desirable; however the Club can support candidates in gaining these qualifications.
• We are looking for someone who can inspire a team with demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and monitoring football programmes and working with children.
• Knowledge of the Female Player Pathway and grassroots football in and around Birmingham would also be beneficial.