Job purpose: Integrate Academy goalkeeper coaching on a weekly basis that is aligned with the existing game model and outfield syllabus for the U9-U18 age groups.
Lead and deliver technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development of all women first team goalkeepers in alignment with the clubs playing philosophy. You will work closely with the first team coaching staff to ensure goalkeepers are prepared for training and matchdays.
Role Competencies:
Planning Timescales:
· Prepare accurate session plans to aid delivery of Academy Goalkeeper training sessions.
· Use age-appropriate individual development plans to deliver game model and coaching programme in line with Academy guidance.
· Update registers every session and upload Football Intelligence Platform (FiP) requirement in line with Lead Coach instructions. Update attendances with women’s first team manager.
· Deliver player reviews in line with EFL instructions. Deliver women’s player reports in line with IDP’s.
Decision Making:
· Use monitoring tools and timely reporting to lead phase coaches when assessing player performance.
· Accurately assess the learning objectives and learning outcomes review for training and matches for all players.
· Provides academy profiling scores upon request.
Impact & Influence:
· Identify through training and match performance player suggested for additional stretch or support.
· Use appropriate coaching techniques to help players work towards their Individual Development Plans
· Use Veo/Hudl to support player development by regularly creating highlights and discussion with players.
· Actively recruit and identify future potential f emale goalkeepers and links with other stakeholders.
Skill Level:
· Ability to coach using the football curriculum and coaching programme designed by the Academy.
· Ensures all training remains realistic and relevant to the position of the GK and supporting players.
· Can differentiate sessions to meet the needs of other playing positions.
· Can demonstrate technical and tactical knowledge linked to the creation and execution of a game model.
Communication:
· Works well as part of a team and regularly talks to Lead Phase Coach and women’s MDT.
· Use appropriate and varied coaching techniques to deliver coaching points quickly and effectively.
· Use FiP and online video calls to deliver IDP’s and player reviews clearly and on time.
· Speak to players and parents regularly to update them on performance.
Budget Management:
· Be responsible for the condition and cleanliness of Academy & Women’s equipment and report any faulty or broken equipment to Lead Phase Coach & Women’s 1st team manager.
· Ensure the facility and equipment is left in a tidy and safe state for the next user.
Lead & Develop:
· Take part in Academy & Women’s CPD programme.
· Ensure coaching booklet and development action plan are regularly maintained.
· Ensure reflective practice is completed post session and game and you take part regularly in peer observations.
· Challenge poor practice (especially surrounding safeguarding and welfare of children) and report according to academy processes.
Operating Parameters:
· Ensure balls are pumped up, clean and fit for purpose each training session or match and training equipment is clean and safe to use.
· Make sure the playing surface and goals are safe to use, and safeguarding of children is at the forefront of planning, design, and review of coaching.
· Ensure you arrive on time and sessions are prepared ahead of player arrival.
Essential & Desirable Job Criteria:
Essential
· UEFA B licence (outfield)
· Goalkeeper UEFA B licence (or working towards)
· FA Youth Award
· FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
· Emergency First Aid in Football Certificate (EFAiF)
· Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
· UEFA ‘A’ licence Coaching Certificate
· Advanced Youth Award
Safeguarding - We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people (CYP) and at-risk Adults (ARA) Our expectation is that you will fully accept your responsibility for the safety and welfare of all CYP and ARA by being fully conversant with all our safeguarding policies and reporting anything that does not appear to be correct. The post may be subject to an enhanced DBS check and yearly self-declarations.
Equality & Diversity – must be able to demonstrate that equality, diversity, and inclusion will be maintained and developed across all programmes and areas of the business.