Women’s Academy Goalkeeper Coach

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Goalkeeper Coach to develop young talent in a supportive environment. This role focuses on creating a world-class academy for female Goalkeepers, emphasizing individual development and adherence to best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Goalkeeping B Licence and a passion for nurturing young athletes. With flexible hours and a commitment to player welfare, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in women's football.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering goalkeeper-specific sessions to various age groups.
• Understanding of safeguarding best practices and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality training sessions for Goalkeepers.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s safeguarding policy.

Skills

Motivating and inspiring female Goalkeepers

Delivering high-quality goalkeeper sessions

Education

Goalkeeping B Licence

Emergency First Aid in Football qualification

Valid Safeguarding Children certificate

Job description

Job Description:

Purpose: The purpose of this role is to contribute to a winning women’s first team by developing Goalkeepers from its youth pathway. This will be achieved by creating the most successful girls’ academy by:

• Revolutionising the way we nurture and maximise the potential of every Goalkeeper involved in our pathway.
• Create a world-class environment.
• Stretch and challenge Goalkeepers to maximize potential.

The Role:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality training sessions.
• Plan and prepare for each match with particular emphasis on the needs of each individual GK.
• Always adhere to the Manchester United development & coaching ‘Redprint’ philosophy.
• Engage fully in CPD events organised internally and externally.
• Support player welfare.
• Plan and deliver set play roles for match days.
• Contribute towards a positive working environment.
• Work effectively in conjunction with other departments.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s safeguarding policy.
• Potential hours: Monday 11am-7pm, Tuesday 11am-7pm, Wednesday – U21s Fixture, Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 8:45am-12:30pm.

The Person:

• Want to make a positive difference to young people.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• People skills: self-assured, able to build rapport, empathise with others, emotionally intelligent, approachable.
• Understanding of safeguarding best practices.
• Knowledge of implementing policies and procedures, especially health and safety and risk assessments.

Knowledge:

• Of the Women and Girls game.
• Goalkeeping principles.
• Set play profiling and responsibility in training and match days.

Experience:

• Delivering goalkeeper-specific sessions to various age groups.
• Working with elite Goalkeepers.

Skills:

• Ability to motivate and inspire female Goalkeepers.
• Deliver professional and high-quality goalkeeper sessions.

Qualifications:

• Goalkeeping B Licence.
• Emergency First Aid in Football qualification.
• Valid Safeguarding Children certificate.
• FA Youth Modules (Desirable).

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom.