First Team Goalkeeper Coach in Morecambe - EFL (English Football League)

MORECAMBE FC – First Team Goalkeeper Coach

We are looking for a passionate First Team Goalkeeping Coach to lead the development and performance of our first-team goalkeepers. The successful candidate will design and implement specialised training programs, provide matchday support, and collaborate closely with the managerial and coaching team to ensure our goalkeepers perform at their highest level.

Purpose of the Role
Integral to the development of the first-team the role-holder will have overall responsibility for overseeing the Club goalkeepers together with the delivery and planning of all training and match-day sessions for the First Team.

Working with our first team management, Analyst and first team Physiotherapist(s) / medical staff.

Supporting the Academy Manager, Academy Head of Coaching and the Academy Professional Development Phase Coach for the provision and development of Academy players/age groups.

Availability (and travelling) will be required for the role-holder to attend all first team matches, including weekends and midweek fixtures, as applicable.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver structured goalkeeping coaching to Morecambe fc goalkeepers, including a comprehensive pre-season training programme, in preparation for competitive matches.
Conduct pre-match warm-ups whilst offering in-game tactical insight.
Responsible for the overall development of all goalkeepers at the Club, implementing individual performance plans at First Team and working with the First Team and Assistant Manager.
In conjunction with the First Team Analyst, support the match day preparation and performance of the First team goalkeepers, including pre-match and post-match goalkeeping analysis.
To assist the Academy Manager with the recruitment of Academy goalkeeping coaches.
Supporting the Academy in developing / coaching for player development, as required.
Provide individualised coaching and feedback to the First Team Goalkeepers.
To comply with and follow company policies, implementing best practice at all times and completing the mandatory safeguarding, EDI and prevent training.
Coaches are reasonable for the safety of participants and must communicate any safety concerns or injuries.

Demonstrate a high level of player knowledge, with an ability to
apply this knowledge within the context of coaching and analysis.
Able to work in a team environment and promote team culture.

PERSON SPECIFICATION	Essential	Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Hold or be currently working towards UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence, with a minimum of FA Level 2 and B-License in coaching goalkeepers.	x
Proven experience coaching at semi-professional or professional levels with excellent planning and preparation skills.	x
Strong understanding of technical, tactical, and psychological aspects of goalkeeping.	x
Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.	x
Enthusiastic and passionate about football and youth development.	x
Ability to mentor and develop young athletes.
The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.	x
The ability to remain polite and courteous in difficult situations.	x
Stay updated with the latest goalkeeping coaching methodologies and best practices.	x
Basic IT skills	x
A flexible attitude to work, with the ability to work evenings, weekends, including match days.	x
The right to live and work in the UK.	x
Driving Licence.	x
Personal Qualities & Skills
Interpersonal and consistent team performer, able to forge excellent working relationships	x
Have a polite and courteous manner and a personable approach	x
Offer solutions to problems, using initiative and common sense	x
Ability to travel independently	x
Good organisational and time management skills	x
Good verbal and written skills; accuracy and attention to detail	x
Ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in the face of change	x
Safeguarding & EDI
To have due regard for safeguarding and child protection policies, including the welfare of children and young people. Complete the required mandatory Safeguarding training, as appropriate, each season.	x
All employees are subject to DBS checks prior to any offer of employment	x
To behave in an inclusive and respectful way, representing the positive EDI values of the club at all times and complete mandatory EDI training each season	x

Morecambe Football Club has been founded and continues to thrive on being a key pillar of our local community and driving positive change for the people of Morecambe and Lancaster through football.

We deliver outstanding customer and supporter services, creating memories that last lifetimes for all of those who interact with the club, including for our colleagues.

While you are at the football club, we look forward to watching you develop and achieve success in whatever form that may present itself.

First Team Goalkeeper Coach

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