Part-Time Goalkeeper Development Coach | Train Elite GKs

Burnley FC in the Community; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley FC in the Community is seeking a Goalkeeper Development Coach to lead on the coaching and preparation of goalkeepers for training sessions and matches across delivery locations in the Burnley/Pendle surrounding areas. The role is permanent, 21 hours per week, with evenings and ad-hoc Sundays.

You will plan and deliver GK development programmes, monitor performance, and collaborate with the Football Development team to ensure safeguarding and team readiness.

Qualifications

• FA Level 2 in Coaching Football.
• FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers/National Goalkeeping Award.
• Current and up to date First Aid and Safeguarding qualification.
• Minimum two years’ experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of designing and implementing GK development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Football Education, Player Development Centre and Emerging Talent Centre (ETC) goalkeepers for all training sessions and matches.
• Plan and deliver all goalkeeping sessions within Football Education, boy’s and girl’s player development centres and ETC as per the training and match schedule.
• Monitor and report on performance, evaluating against agreed goals.
• Communicate regularly with the Football Development Manager and Female Football Development Manager to ensure match day preparations and team selections are in place.
• Promote a positive environment for learning and development within the team.
• Liaise with the rest of the Football Development coaches and support staff.
• Maintain professional registration with relevant governing bodies and organisations.
• Ensure that health and safety issues are implemented in all areas of the programme.
• Identify talented individuals involved in the projects and refer those individuals to appropriate destinations.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication

Team player

Safeguarding & welfare understanding

GK development programme design

Two years’ experience

CPD evidence

First Aid & Safeguarding qualification

CPD

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

FA Level 2 in Coaching Football

FA Level 1 in Coaching Goalkeepers / National Goalkeeping Award

Job description

Burnley FC in the Community is seeking a Goalkeeper Development Coach to lead on the coaching and preparation of goalkeepers for training sessions and matches across delivery locations in the Burnley/Pendle surrounding areas. The role is permanent, 21 hours per week, with evenings and ad-hoc Sundays.

You will plan and deliver GK development programmes, monitor performance, and collaborate with the Football Development team to ensure safeguarding and team readiness.