Academy Goalkeeping Coach
2 weeks ago
The Academy Goalkeeping coach is responsible for the implementation of the academy goalkeeping syllabus as well as the technical, tactical, physical and psycho-social development and evaluate coaching sessions within the Foundation and youth development phases in line with the clubs coaching framework.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To plan, prepare and deliver coaching sessions in tandem with the club philosophy and academy goalkeeping syllabus
- To organise academy goalkeepers’ logistics for all training sessions, fixtures, tournaments and academy events.
- To complete all relevant information on the PMA.
- Attend fixtures, working constantly with the goalkeepers throughout.
- Give regular feedback to all the goalkeepers using the performance data and footage from training sessions and fixtures.
- Be responsible for maintenance of training / match balls, bibs, cones and all other relevant equipment as required by the academy.
- To attend all in-service and coaching days as directed by the academy manager and head of academy coaching.
- To recommend and recruit players for the academy in tandem with the Academy Head of Recruitment.
- To assist in the decision-making process regarding the signing, or not of academy trialists and the retention of players currently at the club.
- Construct and deliver detailed six and twelve weekly individual player progress reviews with goalkeepers and other relevant coaching staff for all academy goalkeepers.
- Multi-disciplinary communication between staff and players to ensure optimal well-being and development of all academy goalkeepers.
- Liaise constantly with the 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach to ensure fluidity and synergy between departments.
- Maintain honesty and integrity at all times when working with young goalkeepers at the football club.
- Be presentable, smart and personable at all times when representing Luton Town Football Club.
- To undertake all reasonable tasks delegated by the academy manager and head of academy coaching.
**MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION**
**Education/Qualifications/Training**:
- **Essentials**
- UEFA B License
- UEFA Goalkeeping B License
- Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate
- Valid BFAS - Basic First Aid for Sport
- Hold an enhanced DBS check
- Full UK Driving License
- **Desirables**
- The FA UEFA A License
- The FA UEFA A Goalkeeping
- The FA Advanced Youth Award (Goalkeeping)
- **Specific Experience**:
- Experience in a similar or related role, demonstrating development and continuous improvement
- Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about the development of goalkeepers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a variety of different personnel at the football club.
- An understanding of a range of teaching / learning styles to optimise the development of young goalkeepers
- Excellent IT skills and experience in use of all Microsoft Office products
- Committed and driven by deadlines and results
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as using one’s own initiative developing players and coaching sessions.
- Able to communicate effectively with players, parents and fellow staff members at all levels.
- Able to adapt to the demands of the job and needs of the players / coaches.
**Abilities/Skills/Knowledge**:
- Committed, enthusiastic and passionate about Luton Town Football Club.
- Must be pro-active, motivated, organised, responsible and able to work independently as well as in a team
- Highly developed problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to perform well under pressure
- Demonstrate good listening skills and have the ability to resolve issues where appropriate
- Ability to multi-task whilst maintaining priority efficiencies
- Focused on achieving Club, departmental and individual success
- Willing to follow and promote the philosophy of the football club.
- Be an ambassador for the Club presenting the Club in a positive image at all times.
**Additional Information**:
- This a full time permanent role
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
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