WREXHAM AFC ACADEMY: Goalkeeping Coach (Casual)

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for coaching and developing goalkeepers across various age groups within the Foundation Phase (FP u9-u11) and the Youth Development Phase (YDP -12 -16); the postholder is a position specific specialist who ensures the best possible environment for young players.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and implementation of the coaching syllabus for the assigned goalkeepers within the Foundation/Youth Development Phase (the Programme).
• Lead and assist on coaching within both training and games.
• Plan, deliver and review coaching sessions as scheduled in line with the coaching curriculum.
• Ensure all planning and delivery is age/position specific and tailored to individual player needs.
• To support other age groups and coaches across the Programme where required.

• Development of goalkeepers across the relevant phases.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning coach development action plan (DAP), coaching competency framework (CCF) and integrated appraisal process.
• Continuous monitoring of the wellbeing of Academy players liaising with the Academy/Club Safeguarding Team and Academy Head of Player Care.
• To work to the Club Philosophy and Academy Performance Plan.
• Manage appropriate playing opportunities for all eligible players.
• Ensure each goalkeeper has an active ILP.
• Ensure the review process is operated for each player every mesocycle.
• Implementing and maintaining the Premier League’s and EFL ‘Elite Player Performance Plan” (EPPP) rules and regulations for the Foundation Phase.
• Monitor and record training/fixture content, objectives, evaluations, time and attendance on the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Oversee the trialist’s providing suitable evaluation and feedback during the signing/exit policy.
• Ensure appropriate communication of future activities and/or changes (times/dates).
• Liaison with all departments to enhance a multi-disciplinary process.
• Attend all continued professional development events.
• Undertake administrative tasks related to the role as and when required.
• To take responsibility for all resources associated with training and fixtures ensuring the highest possible standards. (kit, bibs, balls, cones and all).
• Any other duties as required.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Academy and across the Club too.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children’s Barred List).

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

• UEFA Goalkeeping Coaching B Licence.
• UEFA B Licence.
• EFAiF.
• A current FA/FAW Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate (or willingness to complete within 1 month of appointment)
• Ability to meet the travel needs of the post (which includes travel across the UK and occasionally overseas)

• Demonstrated experience of working within professional football at Academy level with good understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
• Outstanding communication skills with a view to being able to speak with parents, coaches, players and contacts
• Strong organisational skills and competent in administrative duties.
• Enthusiasm for the role and a proactive thinker who always looks for opportunities to improve and enhance the coaching strategy.
• A dynamic, hardworking individual that is able to relate to all staff members and participants engaged in Academy activities.
• Is receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement that identifies improvement strategies relating to Academy coaching/recruitment activities.

Code of Conduct  

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.  

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.   Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.