Academy Goalkeeper Coach in Morecambe - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

PURPOSE

To manage the technical and tactical development of Academy Goalkeepers from U9 – U16 years of age.
To lead the coaching programme for all Academy Goalkeepers (U9 – 16) and deliver related practices associated with professional football and elite players.
To follow the technical programme and provide your own Session Plans relevant to such techniques and skills.
To work closely with the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching to develop the Coaching Strategy/Programme appropriate to Goalkeepers.
This position will predominantly oversee the player administration and weekly and 6 weekly reviews as well as the games programme/reports relevant to goalkeeper performance and progress.
Take responsibility for the coaching of the Academy Goalkeepers.

SCOPE

Implement the Goalkeeper coaching strategy for Morecambe FC Academy Programme working closely Academy Manager/Head of Coaching.
Monitor Goalkeepers and report their progress on a regular basis, completing the relevant review report forms.
Produce Player Profiles of all Goalkeepers across the phases of the Academy Programme.
To ensure that the Academy maximises the facilities available.
Manage the Goalkeepers within the parameters of the Club Codes of Conduct and Policies and Procedures.
Confirm fitness programmes relative and beneficial to an elite group of athletic Goalkeepers.
Follow the Club playing strategy when delivering coaching sessions in accordance with the club playing philosophy.
Provide a comprehensive programme of training and produce relevant Session Plans to meet the demands of all Goalkeepers involved in the Development phases of the Academy programme.
Run the Development Centre for goalkeepers in the age groups of U9 - U14.

MAIN DUTIES/KEY ACTIVITIES

Deliver the technical and tactical programme associated with elite Goalkeepers using a variety of coaching methods that meet the needs and demands of all players.
Assist in the identification and recruitment of Goalkeepers within the academy age groups.
Be actively involved in developing the coaching programme associated with Goalkeepers (U9 – U16) in order for them to continually progress.
To provide up to date reporting of all Goalkeeper monitoring to the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching.
To analyse and review the Goalkeeper coaching programme on a regular basis in order to adapt the programme to meet specific player and squad needs.
To liaise with the Academy Manager/Head of Coaching with regards to all fixtures in the Games Programme.
Maintain Football qualifications to the minimum requirements: UEFA ‘B’ Award; UEFA ‘B’ Goalkeeper award; EFAiF; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Maintain Football qualifications to the minimum requirements: UEFA ‘B’ Award; UEFA ‘B’ Goalkeeper award; EFAiF; FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

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