U18 Goalkeeping Coach

EFL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A football club is seeking a dedicated Goalkeeping Coach to develop and oversee goalkeepers within the U18 squad. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in an Academy environment and hold multiple UEFA coaching licenses, including UEFA B Licence and UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence. Responsibilities include leading coaching sessions and providing player development support while maintaining a strong professional relationship with players and families. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the club's coaching philosophy.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working within an Academy environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical and tactical development of goalkeepers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the technical, tactical, physical, and mental development of goalkeepers in the U18 squad.
• Lead coaching sessions and maintain player development records.

Skills

Coaching

Player development

Technical knowledge

Communication

Education

UEFA B Licence

UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence

First Aid in Football

FA Safeguarding Children

UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence

UEFA A Licence

Job description

RESPONSIBLE TO

Head of Academy Goalkeeping

DIRECT REPORTS

NA

SALARY

Dependent on experience

WORKING HOURS

Flexible (Days, Evenings + Weekends) + Attendance at both home and away fixtures

CONTRACT

Permanent Contract

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop the goalkeepers within the U18 squad and to oversee their technical, tactical, physical and mental development
• To lead on sessions with goalkeepers in the Youth Development Phase when required
• Provide a high standard of coaching to respective age groups, educating them in line with the Swansea City Academy philosophy and GK DNA
• To ensure that all Academy players adhere to the Swansea City Academy Values and show a high level of respect and discipline.
• To adhere to the Coaches Code of Conduct.
• To assist players to set individual short and long-term goals and to create Individual Action Plans
• To maintain all coaching and games program records on Kitman Labs for each session throughout the season.
• To work with Head of Academy Goalkeeping and Head of Goalkeeping to develop understanding of technical framework for a Swansea City goalkeeper.
• To complete player progress reports on Kitman Labs
• To develop and maintain a professional relationship with the parents/guardians of the Players
• Complete CPD (Continuous Professional Development) to maintain coaching qualifications.
• To work with Head of Coaching/Head of Academy Goalkeeping in the completion of a Coach Development Plan in line with the Swansea City Coach Competency Framework
• To maintain FA/FAW Licensed Coaches Club membership criteria
• To take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all age group training equipment and playing kit.
  • To attend the 6 weekly coaches’ meetings as instructed by the Academy Manager/Head of Academy Coaching.
  • To plan, prepare and deliver the 6-week Individual Player Review Meetings, supported by the Academy Multi- Disciplinary Team, setting new targets for the players across the four areas.
  • To assess trialists at both training and games and feedback to the Lead Phase Coach / Head of Academy Recruitment.

About The Candidate

Candidates must have at least 2 years previous experience of working within an Academy environment as well as the following qualifications:

• UEFA B Licence
• UEFA Goalkeeping B Licence
• First Aid in Football
• FA Safeguarding Children
• UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence
• UEFA A Licence

About The Club

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert.

Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children).

The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role.

We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the organisation.

All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.