Cheltenham Town FC Academy is welcoming applications for an Academy Lead Goalkeeping Coach who will oversee the planning and implementation of our Academy goalkeeping development strategy. We are looking for an individual who can develop future players for our first team, manage the goalkeeping program (U9-U18) and communicate effectively with key stakeholders. The Academy Lead Goalkeeping Coach will report to the Academy Head of Coaching and have responsibility for the planning, delivery and reflection of all sessions. They will lead MDT reviews, player reviews and provide feedback in accordance with the Academy's procedures for the Academy’s registered goalkeepers from U9’s to U18’s. The role would suit someone with knowledge of coaching in Academy football and is seeking to gain full-time experience within an Academy setting. The ideal candidate will hold a minimum goalkeeping UEFA B (essential / working towards UEFA B will be considered), UEFA B (essential) and emergency first aid in football (desirable). The role is full-time (35 hours a week) and would suit someone who has the flexibility to work evenings and weekend fixtures. At present, the role would be paid in line with the national living wage. The successful candidate will be joining an ambitious Category 3 Academy with a dedicated and experienced staff that is striving to be the best they possibly can be. About The Candidate Academy Lead GK Coach Responsible to: Head of Coaching Build Relationships with Internal: Academy Manager, Head of Coaching, Lead Phase Coaches, Coaches (Part Time), Heads of department, First Team staff, Player Care Manager and Players. External: Premier League clubs & Football League clubs, FA, Universities/colleges, FAYCD, and PFA. Salary: Full time, 35 hours, in line with the national living wage Job Description Location Cheltenham Town FC Training Ground, Cheltenham, GL51 9RX Working Pattern and Work base Full time (35 hours) Flexible approach to working hours required Required to work outside of normal office hours, at evenings and weekends, on bank holidays and public holidays. Required to work across different base Travel - Regular travel to fixtures and training bases Overall purpose of the job To enhance the football and holistic development of the goalkeepers in the Academy development system (U9-U18s). Manage the technical and tactical advancement (individual and team) of the players in conjunction with the relative coaching staff. Responsible for the detailed holistic planning and implementation of individual learning plans in line with club coaching and playing philosophy. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Personal Development Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward-thinking: Coach across different academy phases Complete club CPD and FA qualifications as part of your ongoing development action plan Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy Deliver the academy’s coaching curriculum in line with the academy’s playing philosophy and coaching philosophy Design and implement an age-appropriate programme and schedule that maximises the academy's resources and provides maximal opportunity for players to practice, develop and learn. Lead the on-grass delivery of sessions and games Games Programme Support the lead phase in designing a varied and consistent games programme Maximise playing minutes and opportunities Support the PDP lead phase in highlighting player loan opportunities and monitoring progress Individual Learning Plan Design and Delivery Utilising the MDT design and deliver ILP’s using the four corner approach Lead using an MDT approach to enhance each individual performance on and off the grass Manage player transitions into and from the cell (player handovers, inductions, player signings, transition across a player journey) Feedback Complete and deliver feedback to staff and players/parents in line with the clubs processes and protocols About The Club www.ctfc.com