• Lead the coaching for the U23 Goalkeepers and arrive prior of training sessions and be totally prepared and set-up before the arrival of participating players.
• All equipment should be specific for the age group and be in a condition that is safe for the player’s usage. Any portable goals should be lifted and secured correctly to avoid any potential accident.
• The Dev. Squad Goalkeeping Coach must report to the Academy Head of Goalkeeping prior to any session and sign off which session will be delivered. The session planner will be placed in the PMA.
• The Dev. Squad Goalkeeping Coach must complete all relevant reviews. These should be dated and all learning objectives feedback should be linked to the session.
• The Dev. Squad Goalkeeping Coach should communicate with the coaches a daily basis and ensure that the goalkeepers are integrated into the training sessions, whilst also planning for their inclusion in session planning.
• Any concerns such as; child safety, physio assessment, safeguarding, the Academy Goalkeeping Coach should notify the relevant staff.
• The Academy Goalkeeping Coach should make themselves available for players discussion at a time suitable for all parties.
• No player shall be registered or released without prior consent from the Academy Head of Goalkeeping. Any release will be done by authorisation of Academy Manager & Academy Head of Goalkeeping and should be done within the review protocols provided.
• The Dev. Squad Goalkeeping Coach should attend all AFCB In-service training as part of their continuous development.
• If any coach wishes to place a complaint about any other member of staff within the Academy, this should be done in writing and given to the Academy Manager. This will remain confidential until such time as any issue found to be correct could be dealt with accordingly.
• The Dev. Squad Goalkeeping Coach should be willing to take on additional roles or duties if asked to do so by the Academy Manager & Head of Goalkeeping.
• The Dev. Squad Goalkeeping Coach must attend the coaches’ induction meeting where additional guidance notes will be given. He will also attend the Goalkeeper parents evening at the start of each season.
• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club

Key Competencies

Required Qualifications

• UEFA B Licence Goalkeeping Coaching Award
• UEFA B License Coaching Award
• FA Youth Award (Modules 1, 2 & 3)
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)
• Experience of working in elite sports.
• Full driving license.
• Up to date FA Safeguarding Children certificate

Desired Qualifications

• UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping Coaching Award
• UEFA A License Coaching Award
• FA Advanced Youth Award (Goalkeeping)

Person specification

The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking, loyal, and respectful.

Staff Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• Free onsite parking
• Season Ticket & allocation of complimentary/ purchased tickets
• Subsidised lunches & complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day
• Discounts at the Club superstore
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured
• Paid parental leave (bank of 5 days per year)
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.
• Christmas Party, End of Season Awards and other social events throughout the year run by our Club Social Team.
• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).
• Paid days leave on your birthday