Head of Academy Goalkeeping

2 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Arsenal FC Full time

We are looking for a
Head of Academy Goalkeeping to deliver an effective coaching programme for our aspiring Goalkeepers aged 9 to 21 years old.


You'll develop and deliver performance pathways and plans, creating an optimum environment for our youth goalkeepers helping them to develop and grow based on our four pillars; effective team player, lifelong learner, most efficient mover, champion mentality.


Who we are


We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success - read more about our history, here.


Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all.


We have a very defined purpose:
to act for a winning team, culture and community.

We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).


Your day-to-day

  • Own the design and implementation of all goalkeeper training sessions and general training and performance programmes.
  • Assist our Under 21s Phase Coach in match preparation and organisation.
  • Prepare and submit all appraisals as required for the Elite Player Performance Plan.
  • Prepare and deliver video analysis for player and team feedback, to aid in development through visualisation.
  • Provide a reporting platform to give constructive feedback at the end of each term for players and work with the coaching team to implement.
  • Prematch preparation and opposition analysis to provide the goalkeepers with video and statistical data on upcoming opponents, including detailed penalty analysis.
  • Deliver classroom sessions to review training and match situations.
  • Continually provide new and innovative ideas to incorporate into training sessions which challenge and captivate the goalkeepers, pushing them to excel and improve.
  • Provide day to day operational management of our coaching programme.
  • Be an active member of the youth squad selection team, analysing the skills and capabilities of individual players

What we are looking for

  • Advanced youth award/youth modules are preferred.
  • A sport related degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum FA Level 3/UEFA B coaching award or equivalent (Goalkeeping).
  • A qualified FA Coach Education Tutor.
  • FA Level 4/UEFA A coaching award or equivalent (Goalkeeping).
  • Up to date FALCC membership.
  • Demonstrable experience of coaching talented young goalkeepers with proven goalkeeper coaching skills.
  • Strong experience of implementing, managing and monitoring development plans with proven results of supporting and enhancing players development.
  • An up to date understanding of modern coaching methods and strategies.
  • Experience of managing and developing a team of coaches.
  • Someone with strong communication and leadership skills and who has experience in being part of a wider leadership team.
  • Someone who is IT proficient and competent in analysis, report writing and presenting their findings.

Why choose us


At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees.


As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

  • An exciting reward and recognition scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
  • Great internal learning and development programmes
  • A flexible hybrid working model
  • Discounted Arsenal season tickets
  • A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
  • A leading Employee Assistance Programme
  • Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for Everyone


Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family.

We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

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