Summary of vacancy
Lead and coordinate the Academy goalkeeping programme across all development phases.
Design and deliver age-appropriate goalkeeping sessions aligned with the Club’s Playing and Coaching Philosophy.
Support the technical, tactical, physical and psychological development of Academy goalkeepers.
Manage and mentor Academy goalkeeping coaches to maintain high coaching standards.
Monitor goalkeeper performance and contribute to Individual Learning Plans and Multi-Disciplinary Reviews.
Work collaboratively with coaching, sports science, medical and recruitment departments.
Support player transitions between Academy phases and progression towards senior football.
Assist with the identification and recruitment of goalkeepers aligned to the Club pathway.
Maintain accurate player development records and performance information.
Contribute to Academy audits, compliance reviews and continuous improvement planning.
Attend Academy fixtures, training sessions, tournaments and events as required.
Ensure safeguarding, equality and player welfare standards are upheld throughout the goalkeeping programme.
Represent Rochdale AFC professionally and positively at all times.