Company Name:
Walsall
Location:
Walsall
Vacancy Type:
Volunteer
Position:
Academy
Advertising End Date:
11 Sep 2025

About The Role

Role Title: Volunteer Goal Keeper Coach
Department: Academy
Reports to: Head of Academy Goalkeeping
Key Internal Relationships: Head of Academy Goalkeeping, Academy Management Team, Lead Phase Coaches and Casual Coaches.

.Role:

Walsall Football Club Academy is looking for a Volunteer Goalkeeping Coach.

We are seeking passionate and committed Volunteer Goalkeeping Coach to support the delivery of our Academy Coaching Programme across relevant age groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a professional football development environment and play a key role in nurturing the next generation of talent.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Proven goalkeeping coaching experience.
  • An ability to differentiate tasks based on ability and key stages of player/child development.
  • An approachable manner towards young people.
  • Willing to work flexible and unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.
  • Supporting the delivery of age specific syllabus to players in their charge.
  • Completing online and electronic reviewing and assessments of players and sessions if required.
  • Communicating effectively with all team members and reporting back to the Lead Phase Coach.
  • Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of excellent coaching.
  • Complete all work / tasks to deadline in a timely manner
  • All other duties that may be reasonably required to support the effective delivery of the Academy programme

·       To set high standards of professionalism and demonstrate a high standard of conduct across ALL Academy and wider club activity

·       Be aware of and follow the procedures for recording accidents.

·       Demonstrate the Academy & wider club values and behaviours at all times

·       Any other duties as may be required by the Club from time to time

Safeguarding & Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI):

  • To adhere to safeguarding and child protection policies, ensuring the welfare of children and young people.
  • Behave inclusively and respectfully, reflecting the positive EDI values of the Club.
  • All employees must undergo suitable DBS checks through the Club.

About The Candidate

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

  • FA Level 2 Coaching Licence (UEFA C)
  • FA National Goalkeeping Course
  • FA Level 1 First Aid Qualification
  • FA Safeguarding Children Certificate (must be in date)
  • Must successfully pass an FA Enhanced DBS check

Desirable:

  • UEFA B Licence
  • UEFA A Licence
  • FA Advanced Youth Award
  • FA Level 2 Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAiF)

About The Club

About Walsall Football Club:

Walsall Football Club, founded in 1888, is a place full of passion and pride, with a rich history having had exciting moments in both the lower divisions and the second tier of English football. Since moving to the Bescot Stadium in 1990, we've celebrated promotions, including two stints in the second tier in 1961 and 2001, and a memorable League Two title win in 2007.

We’re committed to inspiring our community, offering a sense of belonging, pride, and aspiration. We are guided by our core values of Excellence, Service, Discipline, and Ambition, creating opportunities for people to connect, grow, and achieve both on and off the pitch—making WFC an exciting and welcoming place for volunteers to get involved and make a difference

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