Academy Lead Goalkeeping Coach (U9-U18)

Location: The County Ground, with the ability to travel to other training facilities

Reports to: Academy Head of Player Development, Academy Head of Coaching

Full Time

Salary: dependent upon experience and qualification

Overall purpose of the job

To enhance the football and holistic development of the goalkeepers in the Under U9's to Under 18s age groups and prepare players for senior football. Manage the technical and tactical advancement of the players in conjunction with other coaches and MDT

Key tasks and responsibilities Personal Development

Undertake self-development to ensure knowledge in relation to all aspects of your role is up-to-date and forward-thinking:

• Assist with elite development group training
• Assist with coaching across other Academy age groups

Coaching Curriculum, Playing and Coaching Philosophy

• Develop and deliver the academy's GK coaching curriculum in line with the academy's playing philosophy and coaching philosophy
• Design and implement an age appropriate programme and schedule that maximises the academy's resources and provides maximal opportunity for players to practice, develop and learn.
• Lead the on grass delivery of sessions and game s

Games Programme

• Provide a varied and consistent games programme stimulus (U9-U18)
• Maximise playing minutes and opportunities (U9-U18)
• Support with the planning and observation of the player's work experience/loan program

Individual Learning Plan Design and Delivery

• Working with the Academy Head of Player Development and Technical Development Lead, design and deliver ILPs
• Working with the Academy Head of Player Development and Technical Development Lead, create an MDT approach to enhance each individual's performance on and off the grass
• Manage player transitions into and from the phase (player handovers, inductions, player signings, transition across a player journey)

Feedback

• Complete and deliver feedback to staff and players/parents in line with the club's processes and protocols:
  • MDT review meetings every 6 weeks
  • Player reviews every 6 weeks / Parent + Player every 12 weeks
  • Session plans, evaluations and player data (FiP)
  • Education management system reviews
  • Attend weekly PDP MDT planning & review meetings

Performance Analysis

• Provide data & video evidence to support the development and measurement of performance
• Independently clip/tag and share video footage related to the match objectives & game review
• Independently clip/tag and share video footage related to a player's ILP
• Support players compile 'Me at my best' playlists

Facilities & Equipment

• Adhere to all match day and training protocols
• Responsible for all kit and equipment related to the PDP phase

SEP

• Contribute to the delivery of the SEP apprenticeship programme

Manage Staff

• Manage staff as required by the Academy Director & Head of Football Development to deliver the programme.

About The Candidate Qualifications

• UEFA B Coaching Licence (Essential)
• UEFA B GK Coaching Licence (Essential)
• FA Advanced Youth Award
• Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in one or more of the following roles :

• Academy GK coaching role
• Senior GK coaching role (Semi-professional / Professional)

Knowledge and/or experience of at least 3 of the following:

• The process of learning in young people (pedagogy)
• Running and designing development programmes
• Football coaching
• Leading a team
• Professional playing experience
• Sports Psychology

ICT experience of FiP, Sportscode/hudl, excel, word and any other software as required to carry out the duties required for the job

Who you are

• Have a flexible attitude to work
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a polite and courteous manner
• Be organised and have good time management skills
• The ability to meet stringent deadlines
• Be able to adapt to different and changing situations
• Have the drive and enthusiasm to set high standards and achieve company objectives