NUW Head of Goalkeeping Coach

Newcastle United; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United Women is seeking an experienced Head of Goalkeeping to lead the development and delivery of our goalkeeper coaching philosophy. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, you will work closely with the NUW Head Coach and Women's Director of Football to shape tailored training programmes and oversee goalkeeper coaching staff.

You will drive performance through analysis, recruit and mentor coaches, and support goalkeeper development across age groups, ensuring alignment with the club's

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading GK coaching at senior levels.
• Proven ability to develop and implement GK training frameworks.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tailored goalkeeper training programmes.
• Lead and develop goalkeeper coaching staff.
• Incorporate performance data into coaching strategies.
• Support recruitment and succession planning for GK pathway.
• Monitor and enhance first-team goalkeeper performance.

Skills

Goalkeeper coaching

Leadership

Mentorship

Performance analysis

Recruitment planning

Tools

Video analysis

Job description

NUW Head of Goalkeeping Coach

2026-09-23T00:00:00

UnitedKingdom

GB

Any

2026-12-22T07:02:30.157

NUW Head of Goalkeeping CoachNewcastle upon TynePermanentSalary:CompetitiveClosing Date: 22/09/#####We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Women's family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join our Women's Team as the Head of Goalkeeping. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of our goalkeeper coaching philosophy, working closely with the NUW Head Coach and Women's Director of Football. You'll be responsible for shaping and implementing tailored training programmes, managing goalkeeper coaching staff, and supporting the development of goalkeepers across all age groups.

Your impact

You will bring a wealth of experience in goalkeeper coaching, with a deep understanding of modern trends in the game. Your ability to lead, mentor, and innovate will be key in:

• Designing and delivering high-quality, individualised training programmes.
• Managing and developing goalkeeper coaching staff.
• Integrating performance analysis and data into coaching strategies.
• Supporting recruitment and succession planning across the women's goalkeeping pathway.
• Monitoring and enhancing the performance of NUW First Team goalkeepers.

About the team

You will work within the Newcastle United Women's (NUW) coaching and performance team, collaborating with the Head Coach, Director of Football, Academy staff, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a unified and progressive approach to goalkeeper development.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

United As One

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We're committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive, so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

Recruitment

Agencies- please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.