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U18 Academy Goalkeeper Coach

Location:
Forest Green
Salary Details:
£40.40- £63.34 per session
12 Dec 2024
About The Role
We are looking to recruit a Part Time Goalkeeper Coach to support the FGR Academy Scholar Programme.
 
Reporting to the Head of Academy and 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach all aspects relating to individual development with regards to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
 
Conduct regular training sessions focusing on the technical skills, tactical awareness and physical conditioning in line with the Academy Coaching curriculum.
 
Provide personalised feedback via HUDL highlighting strength's and development areas linked to the players ILP.
 
Monitor and assess goalkeeper performance during training and matches and provide written feedback during review windows.
 
Foster a positive and motivating environment that encourages continuous development.
 
Work along side and collaborate with our Head of Goalkeeping.
 
This role involves working with children, therefore applying all relevant policies and upholding the Club's commitment to safeguarding is paramount.
About You

Essential

  • GK UEFA B coaching licence
  • FA Youth Modules 1-2-3 (desirable or working towards)
  • Current FA DBS Clearance
  • FA Safeguarding & Emergency aid/ BFAS Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Elite Player performance plan (EPPP)
  • Previous experience working in Professional Academy Environment
  • Computer Literate
  • A desire to pursue a career in the football industry and be committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated, showing a passion for developing players.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and buy-in to the academy philosophy
  • A positive and professional attitude and the ability to work with a range of individuals.
  • Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance prior to taking the job role.

Forest Green Rovers FC promote inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

The EFL has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.

If you consider your ethnicity to fall within one of the following definitions – Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic (i.e. from any other ethnic group that is not ‘White British’) - please inform us within your application.

About Us
Founded in 1889, Forest Green Rovers is a football club with a rich history, but we are always working to be at the forefront of something new. FIFA have described us as the greenest football club in the world, it is certainly true that no other football club in the world has put the environment at the heart of what it does, and embedded into it’s DNA like we have.

We’re the only club in the world to have EMAS accreditation – the gold standard of environmental management – and we’re the first and only vegan football club in the world. Our aim is to be in the Championship within the next five years – and we’re planning to build a stadium to match those ambitions, too, it has been designed by Zaha Hadid, and would be the only stadium in the world made entirely of wood.

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment. 

Forest Green Rovers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.