Goalkeeper Coach

Job Title: Goalkeeper Coach

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester
Type: Part-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and friendly Goalkeeper Coach to join our team. You will deliver high-quality coaching sessions to groups of 6-8 children, split by age and ability. Some sessions will focus on basic skills, while others require more advanced technical details. This is a great opportunity to help players improve their skills while fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment. The coach will be responsible for delivering sessions based on our development syllabus. Each session will be focused around a topic as: Distribution & Handling, Diving, Shot stopping, Crossing & Cutbacks, 1-1 scenarios etc.

Here’s a detailed job description for hiring a football coach at Manchester Goalkeeper Academy:

Job Title: Goalkeeper Coach

Location: Greater Manchester
Type: Part-Time

About Manchester Goalkeeper Academy

MGA is a dynamic goalkeeper coaching academy that provides technical training to children aged 6 to 16+. We offer small sized group sessions for aspiring goalkeepers aged 6 to 16+

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and friendly Goalkeeper Coach to join our team. You will deliver high-quality coaching sessions to groups or 1-1 sessions. Some sessions will focus on basic skills, while others require more advanced technical details. This is a great opportunity to help keepers improve their skills while fostering a positive and enjoyable learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, topic-based training sessions tailored to the group’s age and ability.
• Focus on developing technical skills
• Foster a fun, supportive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages player growth.
• Work with groups of 6-8 players, adapting your coaching style as needed for age and ability.
• Provide clear feedback to players to support their development.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism.

Key Attributes and Requirements

• Friendly and Engaging with Kids: Ability to build rapport with players, creating a positive and motivating environment.
• Technically Focused: Strong understanding of technical aspects of goalkeeping, with a focus on skill development.
• Session Planning Skills: Experience designing structured and progressive training sessions around specific topics.
• Comfortable with Group Coaching: Confident leading groups of 6-8 players, ensuring all participants are engaged.
• Adaptable: Ability to work with players of varying ages and abilities, from basics to advanced levels.
• FA Coaching Qualifications: Minimum FA Level 1 (Level 2 preferred) or equivalent coaching certification.
• Safeguarding and First Aid: Up-to-date safeguarding children and emergency first aid certificates.
• DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required before starting.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A supportive team environment with a focus on innovation in coaching.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young players’ development.
• The ability to develop your coaching personality in a great environment

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Experience:

• Goalkeeper coaching: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person