Overview
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Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis.
Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR.
Department: Academy Coaching.
Reporting to: Head of Academy Goalkeeping.
Role summary: Nottingham Forest Football Club is looking for a dynamic qualified part-time casual Pre-Academy Goalkeeper Coach to join our Category 1 Academy Coaching Department within the Pre Academy Phase. They will implement modern player development processes, report to the Head of Academy Goalkeeping, and be responsible for the technical development of the goalkeepers. They will create an exciting and innovative environment, support pre-academy goalkeepers within training and games, and deliver engaging session content to help develop Premier League quality players for the first team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Provide dynamic coaching to develop goalkeepers’ technical and physical development.
* Support pre-academy goalkeepers within both training and games.
* Research current trends in coaching/teaching, player development, and industry best practice to inform modern learning within the Academy.
* Support our player development principles and implement high standards of practice across academy training and match days.
* Contribute to the delivery of our coaching vision in line with player development KPIs.
* In conjunction with age group coordinators, make informed recommendations regarding trialists and player retention.
* Act in a manner appropriate to the Club, uphold academy standards, and encourage players to display academy behaviours.
* Promptly communicate with the Academy Phase Leads regarding important information (e.g., late arrivals, non-attendance).
* Participate in Continued Professional Development (CPD) activities to improve coaching quality and work, ensuring qualifications are up to date and additional relevant qualifications are pursued with Head of Coaching approval.
* Where necessary and available, take part in scouting players within the Academy and support GK Development Centres and Open Days.
* Complete all necessary administration to comply with EPPP requirements and the Football intelligence hub.
What Are We Looking For
* Completed National Goalkeeping Coach Course.
* UEFA C Licence.
* FA Youth Award.
* Knowledge of how young people learn.
* Valid DBS/CRB check.
* Safeguarding Children Certificate.
* Dynamic delivery style both on and off the pitch.
* FA Coaches Club Licence Maintenance.
* Emergency First Aid (or equivalent).
* Previous experience working with these age groups, preferably in an Academy or Centre of Excellence.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
* UEFA B Goalkeeper Licence.
* UEFA B Licence.
* Advanced Youth Award.
Our Commitments
Forest For Everyone: We aim to create a culture that embraces differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Club is a signatory of the FA Football Leadership Diversity Code and requires diverse data during the application process to monitor commitments.
Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s safeguarding commitment, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a DBS check or an enhanced DBS check. The results will be considered on an individual basis. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content is disclosed on a DBS disclosure. Failure to satisfy safeguarding requirements may lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Education
Industries: Education
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