* To manage the technical and tactical development of Academy Goalkeepers from U9 – U16 years of age.
* To lead the coaching programme for all Academy Goalkeepers (U9 – 16) and deliver related practices associated with professional football and elite players.
* To follow the technical programme and provide your own Session Plans relevant to such techniques and skills.
* To work closely with the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching to develop the Coaching Strategy/Programme appropriate to Goalkeepers.
* This position will predominantly oversee the player administration and weekly and 6 weekly reviews as well as the games programme/reports relevant to goalkeeper performance and progress.
* Take responsibility for the coaching of the Academy Goalkeepers.
SCOPE
* Implement the Goalkeeper coaching strategy for Morecambe FC Academy Programme working closely Academy Manager/Head of Coaching.
* Monitor Goalkeepers and report their progress on a regular basis, completing the relevant review report forms.
* Produce Player Profiles of all Goalkeepers across the phases of the Academy Programme.
* To ensure that the Academy maximises the facilities available.
* Manage the Goalkeepers within the parameters of the Club Codes of Conduct and Policies and Procedures.
* Confirm fitness programmes relative and beneficial to an elite group of athletic Goalkeepers.
* Follow the Club playing strategy when delivering coaching sessions in accordance with the club playing philosophy.
* Provide a comprehensive programme of training and produce relevant Session Plans to meet the demands of all Goalkeepers involved in the Development phases of the Academy programme.
* Run the Development Centre for goalkeepers in the age groups of U9 - U14.
MAIN DUTIES/KEY ACTIVITIES
* Deliver the technical and tactical programme associated with elite Goalkeepers using a variety of coaching methods that meet the needs and demands of all players.
* Assist in the identification and recruitment of Goalkeepers within the academy age groups.
* Be actively involved in developing the coaching programme associated with Goalkeepers (U9 – U16) in order for them to continually progress.
* To provide up to date reporting of all Goalkeeper monitoring to the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching.
* To analyse and review the Goalkeeper coaching programme on a regular basis in order to adapt the programme to meet specific player and squad needs.
* To liaise with the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching with regards to all fixtures in the Games Programme.
* Maintain Football qualifications to the minimum requirements: UEFA ‘B’ Award; UEFA ‘B’ Goalkeeper award; EFAiF; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
About The Candidate
Maintain Football qualifications to the minimum requirements: UEFA ‘B’ Award; UEFA ‘B’ Goalkeeper award; EFAiF; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
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