To develop a dedicated, individualised and age-specific goalkeeping programme for all goalkeepers within the Academy squads with considered approaches to their technical, tactical, physical, social and psychological development in consultation with Head of Coaching, Academy Manager and Senior Goalkeeping Coach.
Main Tasks
* U18’s GK coach, primarily based at the Academy Training Complex in Llanrumney.
* To review the goalkeeping provision as required in consultation with the head of coaching and academy manager.
* Integrate an evidenced based approach to practice.
* Continually evolve the goalkeeping curriculum in line with the ‘Academy Blueprint’ ensuring delivery and review of a modern and innovative approach.
* in conjunction with PT GK coaches, develop the goalkeepers within the U9-U18 squads and oversee their technical, tactical, physical, and social psychological development.
* Provide a high standard of coaching to respective age groups, educating them in line with the Cardiff City Academy and methodology.
* Deliver six-weekly feedback to all goalkeepers within the phases.
* To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the Cardiff City Academy Blue Standards.
* To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct
* To assist players to set individual short, medium and long-term goals and to create, monitor and evaluate Individual Development Plans.
* To maintain all coaching and games program records on the Football Intelligence Platform for each session throughout the season.
* Ensure all goalkeeping practices are documented, recorded and evaluated on KML/FiP
* To complete player progress reports on record accordingly.
* To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents/guardians of the Players.
* Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
* To work with Head of Coaching in supporting the development of PT GK staff.
* To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria.
* To identify players available for games and communicate any additional player requirements to the Lead Phase Coach at the earliest opportunity.
Roles and Responsibilities
* To attend the 6 weekly coaches’ meetings as instructed by the Academy Manager/Head of Academy Coaching.
* To plan, prepare and deliver the 6-week Individual Player Review Meetings, supported by the Academy Multi- Disciplinary Team, setting new targets for the players across the four areas.
* To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Lead Phase Coach / Head of Academy Recruitment.
* To attend tournaments, trips and tours when requested by the club.
* Make suggestions to improve the working environment and contribute to positive employee relations within your area of work and Cardiff City Football Club as a whole
* Ensure effective communication within your work team and across Cardiff City whilst actively offering support and guidance, as necessary.
About The Candidate
Person Specification
Qualifications
UEFA ‘A’ License Coaching Certificate (Outfield and Goalkeeping) or working towards
FA Emergency Aid in Football Certificate
Valid DBS Certificate
Post- holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by Cardiff City Football Club
UEFA A Licence Coaching Certificate (Outfield and Goalkeeping)
FA Advanced Youth Award
Experience
Experience working with players of varying backgrounds and cultures.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to plan, deliver, develop, and monitor football coaching sessions
High level of communication and interpersonal skills
Possess the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Can demonstrate good planning, preparation, and delivery skills
Be versatile enough to adapt to changing situations with confidence.
Ability to effectively manage player, parent, and staff relationships
Previous experience of working with young goalkeepers in an elite environment
Previous experience of working within a professional football Academy.
Proven track record of GK development.
Knowledge
Organised in planning, preparation and execution of a coaching syllabus
Demonstrable competency in effective reviewing of coaching sessions and fixtures
Ability to deliver information to players and staff through a variety of means on and off the field
Interest in the delivery of set-play practices to young football players.
Ability to work across multiple functions of Football Intelligence Platform
Functional IT skills in relevant software (Microsoft Office, HUDL, Wy-Scout, SportsCode and Spiideo.
In-depth knowledge of set-play trends in modern game and the ability to analyse, adapt and apply in both practical and presentation settings.
Skills
Adaptability to be effective in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills in a variety of settings
Ability to work as part of a broader multidisciplinary team
Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management, and other football related individuals in a professional manner
Flexible approach to work and working hours and be prepared to work evenings and weekends
Enthusiastic and passionate about football and youth development
Self-awareness and reflective skills as part of a professional development process
Open-minded approach to adopting best-practice and current research-backed principles
Passionate and hard working
Self-motivated within a team
and capable of motivating
those around them
Embrace the ‘We not Me’ culture within the Academy.
Display an overt willingness to connect to our values based environment, through consistent daily behaviours.
Approachable, dependable & trustworthy
About The Club
Equality Statement
Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Safer Recruitment Policy
Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appropriate reference checks and Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks form a significant part of this recruitment process.
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