Job purpose
To assist with the goalkeeper coaching and management of youth age groups within the Girls Programme (U10, U12, U14, U16)
Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
- To lead on the delivery of coaching goalkeeper sessions for the Girls U10, U12, U14 and U16 age-groups.
- To plan, prepare and evaluate goalkeeper coaching sessions in line with the Coaching Programme and Syllabus, as directed by Head of Goalkeeping, Women’s Lead Goalkeeping Coach and Women and Girl’s Technical Lead.
- To keep accurate records of coaching sessions, fixtures, learning objectives, and other necessary work as required within an appropriate time frame.
- To work collaboratively with other Women and Girl’s coaching staff to devise individual learning plans for players and share updates regarding progress.
- To support individual reviews and parents’ meeting for U18 goalkeeper players in line with their individual learning plans.
- To liaise closely with other age group coaches to support the transition of potential goalkeepers across groups.
- To provide a point of liaison for the relevant age group parents/guardians or goalkeeper players, supporting communication with the Lead Coaches.
- To report any serious injury concerns on players to Lead Therapist’s and Head of Operations, for clinical advice.
- To report any welfare concerns on players to the Club Safeguarding Manager and Head of Operations, via the appropriate reporting mechanisms.
- To develop a sound working knowledge of safeguarding children’s regulations, including legislation & governing body rules.
- To report any behavioural concerns on players to the Head of Women’s Operations and Women and Girl’s Technical Lead, for further investigation.
- To be available for all internal in-service & CPD events.
- To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role.
- To be responsible for all kit & equipment relevant to delivery of the role.
- To attend all coaching, governing league and programme meetings as necessary.
- To report to Women’s Lead Goalkeeper Coach, Head of Operations and Women and Girls Technical Lead on a regular basis.
- Participate in the appraisal process with Women’s Lead Goalkeeper Coach, Head of Operations and/or Women and Girls Technical Lead.
- Adhere to all programme policies/procedures, as issued by Head of Women’s Operations. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security.
- All other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of this position.