Company Name:
Queens Park Rangers
Location:
London
Vacancy Type:
Casual/Sessional
Position:
Academy
Advertising End Date:
11 Jul 2025

About The Role

Role Accountabilities & Key Duties
  • To be responsible for the design and delivery of individual development plans for Schoolboy goalkeepers.
  • To work collaboratively with all Goalkeeping Coaches to develop detailed individual profiles for Schoolboy goalkeepers.
  • To participate in the Academy’s review process and associated meetings with players & parents/guardians
  • To enter all coaching sessions, fixtures, development reports, and other necessary work as required on the Football Intelligence Platform and other required platforms.
  • To assist with the management of Schoolboy age groups on match day as directed by the Methodology Manager and Schoolboy Lead Phase Coaches.
  • To be available for all internal in-service & CPD events.
  • To report to Lead Goalkeeping Coach (Academy) on a regular basis
  • To attend all coaching meetings and other Academy meetings as necessary
  • To report any welfare concerns on players to the Club Safeguarding Manager
  • To report any injury concerns on players to Medical Staff
  • To be responsible for goalkeeping equipment for the Schoolboy Phase
  • To develop a sound working knowledge of safeguarding children’s regulations, including legislation & governing body rules
  • To undertake personal CPD as appropriate to meet the demands of the role
  • Participate in the appraisal process
  • Comply with all company policies/procedures. 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

About The Candidate

Qualifications
  • UEFA B Licence
  • UEFA B Goalkeeping Licence
  • FA Youth Award
  • FA EFAiF Certificate
  • FA Safeguarding Certificate
  • Enhanced DBS Check
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience of coaching elite players, preferably within the Foundation Phase
  • Hold a valid full UK driver’s licence (desirable)
  • IT skills to include a very high level of competence using Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint skills 
  • Good overall level of numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to liaise empathetically and effectively with young players, parents, scouts, coaches and Club senior managers
Attitude/Behaviours
  • A professional “can do” attitude with strong organisational and administrative skills
  • A genuine team player
  • Empathy with young people and their challenges
Personal Qualities
  • A hardworking and enthusiastic individual
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and is personally committed to achieving agreed objectives 
  • Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement     
  • Displays a high level of confidentiality
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Loyal and committed

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