Head of Goalkeeping (Girls Academy)

The Head of Goalkeeping leads the delivery and development of the goalkeeping programme within the Girls Academy Department, which runs 10 teams with players aged U10 to U21. The department is established as a leader in girls' youth football development, delivering coaching, education and training to the highest standards. The post-holder works closely with the wider coaching team, the Multi-Disciplinary Team and the First Team Goalkeeping Coach, and line-manages the Foundation Phase Goalkeeping Coach alongside the Head of Coach Development.

• Lead the delivery and development of the goalkeeping programme.
• Create a clear and consistent pathway for goalkeepers from the Foundation and Youth Development Phases through to the Professional Development Phase and First Team.
• Oversee the goalkeeping syllabus.
• Deliver high-quality individual and group coaching.
• Manage individual development programmes and use performance analysis to support player progression.
• Work closely with the First Team Goalkeeping Coach to ensure Academy provision reflects the technical, tactical and performance demands of the senior game.
• Support and line-manage the Foundation Phase Goalkeeping Coach alongside the Head of Coach Development.
• Support the identification and recruitment of talented young goalkeepers.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents and carers.
• Work closely with the wider coaching team and the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

• Must hold a UEFA C Licence.
• Must hold UEFA B Goalkeeping, or be working towards it.
• Proven experience coaching goalkeepers within an Academy, professional or elite youth football environment.
• Strong understanding of goalkeeping development across the Foundation, Youth Development and Professional Development Phases.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisation skills.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must be available to work flexibly, including matchdays, evenings and weekends as required around the needs of the players.
• A satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in the role.

• UEFA B Licence (or working towards).
• UEFA A Goalkeeping (or working towards).

• Full-time, 35 hours per week, with flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, including matchdays.

• A range of staff benefits is provided, detailed in the Club's Staff Benefits booklet.