Vacancy: Assistant Academy goalkeeping coach

The successful candidate will be required to help deliver the club’s philosophy of focusing on the needs of the individual to achieve maximum potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work with Academy Goalkeepers, across all phases of the Academy
• To develop each Goalkeeper alongside their individual development plan
• Design, deliver and evaluate individual / unit specific practices for players
• To set, monitor and develop high quality professional standards and team ethic for the players
• To work cooperatively and maintain relationships with the players parents/guardians
• To work closely and cooperate with all staff
• To liaise with the scouting and recruitment department for the selection of future players
• Attend Multidisciplinary Player Progression meetings
• Undertaking administrative tasks related to the role, e.g. PMA and database input
• Ensuring that Players’ welfare and safeguarding is protected at all times
• To evaluate players from coaching sessions and matches and ensure that the relevant information is recorded fully on Performance Management Application
• To conduct six weekly multidisciplinary player reviews

REQUIREMENTS:

• UEFA ‘B’ Licence
• UEFA ‘B’ GK Licence
• Proven track record of developing goalkeepers
• Experience of developing individual goalkeepers within an elite Academy environment
• An understanding of the requirements to play Professional football, at all levels
• Passion for goalkeeping development
• Able to work as part of a team, but also lead on own initiative
• Have empathy, be supportive and encouraging to developing others
• Be able to tailor your approach based upon the audience
• Have an open / growth mindset
• Be an honest, clear communicator

Full time hours
Salary: Dependent upon experience of chosen candidate
Closing date: Monday, September 11th (12pm)

For more information on this role and to download an application form, click here.

Bristol City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer.