Academy Goalkeeper Coach
Cheltenham Town FC Academy Job Advert
We are seeking an innovative, forward thinking and hardworking coach who can create a positive learning environment to join our coaching staff and to help develop our academy goalkeepers, primarily in the U12 & U13 age groups whilst supporting across U9-U14s.
See the attached job description and person specification. This is a causal role. We will consider applicants who can start next season.
If you meet the qualification criteria and feel you have the relevant experience and evidence to meet the job description and person specification, please apply by email with a CV and a covering letter.
Cheltenham FC values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, therefore all applicants will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form so that we can monitor whether we are attracting interest from a diverse range of candidates. It will not affect your application in any way.
Closing date for applications: 8th May 2023.
David Palmer
Academy Head of Coaching
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all our staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Full description
Cheltenham Town Football Club Academy
Job Description and Person Specification
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Job Title |
Academy Goalkeeping Coach |
Responsible to |
Academy Manager, Academy Head of Coaching, Academy Head of Goalkeeping |
Build Relationships with
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Internal: Academy Manager, 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 |
Competitive and based on knowledge and experience |
Job Description |
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Location |
Cheltenham Town FC Training Ground, Cheltenham, GL51 9RX |
Working Pattern and Work base |
Causal / Part Time
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Travel |
Regular travel to fixtures, meetings and other events in connection with performance of the duties detailed below. |
Overall purpose of the job
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Support the Lead Phase Coaches and Academy Head of Goalkeeping with football and holistic development of the Goalkeepers within the academy.
Responsible for the planning and implementation of individual learning plans in line with club coaching and playing philosophy for Goalkeepers.
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Key Tasks & Responsibilities
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Personal growth:
Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy
Games Programme
Performance Analysis
Reviews
Talent ID
Meetings
Such other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post and to assist the Academy Manager |
Person Specifications (Essential) |
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Qualifications |
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Required Experience |
Experience of working in at least 1 of the following roles:
Knowledge and/or experience of at least 3 of the following:
ICT experience of PMA, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job. |
Personal Qualities |
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Other Requirements |
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Safeguarding |
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N.B. This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. The Club reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with us the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.
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