Job purpose: Integrate goalkeeper coaching on a weekly basis in line with the existing game model and outfield syllabus for the U9-U16 age groups.
Role Competencies:
Planning Timescales:
- Prepare accurate session plans to aid delivery of Academy Goalkeeper training sessions.
- Use age-appropriate individual development plans to deliver game model and coaching programme in line with Academy guidance.
- Update registers every session and upload PMA requirements in line with Lead Coach instructions.
- Deliver player reports in line with EFL instructions.
- Decision Making:
- Use monitoring tools and timely reporting to lead phase coaches when assessing player performance.
- Accurately assess the learning objectives and learning outcomes review for training and matches for all players.
- Can embed the clubs psychological ‘competency’ framework into on and off field coaching.
Impact & Influence:
- Identify through training and match performance players suggested for additional stretch or support.
- Use appropriate coaching techniques to help players work towards their Individual Development Plans
- Use Veo/Hudl to support player development by regularly creating highlights and discussion with players.
- Contribute to the multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss players in the goalkeeper group.
Skill Level:
- Ability to coach using the football curriculum and coaching programme designed by the Academy.
- Ensures all training remains realistic and relevant to the position of the GK and supporting players.
- Can differentiate sessions to meet the needs of other playing positions and age groups.
- Can demonstrate technical and tactical knowledge linked to the creation and execution of a game model.
Communication:
- Works well as part of a team and regularly talks to Lead Phase Coach
- Use appropriate and varied coaching techniques to deliver coaching points quickly and effectively.
- Use PMA and online video calls to deliver IDP’s and player reviews clearly and on time.
- Speak to players and parents regularly to update them on performance.
Budget Management:
- Be responsible for the condition and cleanliness of Academy equipment and report any faulty or broken equipment to Lead Phase Coach.
- Ensure the facility and equipment is left in a tidy and safe state for the next user.
Lead & Develop:
- Take part in Academy CPD programme.
- Ensure reflective practice is completed post session and game and you take part regularly in peer observations.
- Challenge poor practice (especially surrounding safeguarding and welfare of children) and report according to academy processes.
Operating Parameters:
- Can respond to the needs of the organisation by working a flexible timetable when required.
- Ensure balls are pumped up, clean and fit for purpose each training session or match and training equipment is clean and safe to use.
- Make sure the playing surface and goals are safe to use and safeguarding of children is at the forefront of planning, design, and review of coaching.
- Ensure you arrive before players for sessions and fixtures and are prepared ahead of player arrival.