Part-Time Goalkeeper Coach — Elevate Youth Keepers

Highline Premier FC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical and dental insurance

Paid sick leave

Coaching education opportunities

Travel reimbursements

Job summary

Highline Premier FC is seeking a passionate Goalkeeper Coach to lead position-specific training and develop keepers across HPFC's programs. The role is part-time, hourly, and reports to the Director of Coaching in Burien and West Seattle area, with weekday evenings and weekends scheduling.

You will design developmentally appropriate GK sessions, provide technical instruction in handling, shot-stopping, distribution, positioning, and communication, and collaborate with team coaches to integrate

Qualifications

• Two years goalkeeper playing or coaching experience.
• Ability to teach and mentor youth athletes.
• Experience with individual, small-group, or team GK sessions.
• Strong understanding of GK techniques and principles.
• Clear professional communication with players, families, coaches, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and focus on player safety.
• Able to complete background checks, SafeSport, and risk-management requirements.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED or able to obtain certification promptly.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate GK training sessions aligned with HPFC curriculum and standards.
• Provide technical instruction in handling, shot-stopping, distribution, positioning, footwork, decision-making, and communication.
• Develop GK confidence and contribute to team possession and tactical play.
• Adapt training to meet different ages and levels of experience.
• Collaborate with Head Coaches and Directors of Coaching to integrate GK into team training, tactics, and style of play.
• Provide clear, age-appropriate feedback to players.
• Communicate professionally with players, families, coaches, and staff.
• Support GK identification and player evaluations during tryouts and assessments.
• Monitor player progress and share observations with coaches and leadership.
• Create a safe, inclusive, high-energy training environment.
• Maintain attendance and player-development records as requested.
• Assist with GK training equipment organization and use.
• Attend training sessions, staff meetings, tryouts, camps, clinics, and club events.
• Follow HPFC policies, safety procedures, curriculum expectations, and professional standards.
• Maintain required certifications and risk-management clearances.
• Contribute positively to HPFC's coaching culture and development environment.
• Perform other related coaching duties as assigned by the Director of Coaching.

Skills

Goalkeeper coaching

Youth coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Highline Premier FC is seeking a passionate Goalkeeper Coach to lead position-specific training and develop keepers across HPFC's programs. The role is part-time, hourly, and reports to the Director of Coaching in Burien and West Seattle area, with weekday evenings and weekends scheduling.

You will design developmentally appropriate GK sessions, provide technical instruction in handling, shot-stopping, distribution, positioning, and communication, and collaborate with team coaches to integrate