Head of Academy Goalkeeping (full-time)

Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) the successful applicant will nurture, 
develop, and transition elite goalkeeping talent into the First Team pathway.

Key responsibilities:
• Lead the strategic planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Academy 
Goalkeeping Programme.
• Manage all Academy goalkeeping coaching staff, ensuring alignment in coaching 
methodologies across all phases. 
• Ensure every goalkeeper receives an outstanding development experience while 
creating a sustainable pathway of goalkeepers. 
• Contribute to MDT processes to support holistic player development. 
• Maintain positive working relationships with players, staff, and other key stakeholders. 
• Ensure all coaching sessions, player reviews, and individual development plans are 
accurately documented in accordance with EPPP requirements using the Club's 
software (e.g., PMA, Kitman Labs, and Hudl).

Other requirements:
• Positively represent the culture and values of the Academy in every interaction.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times, adhere strictly to operational policies
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, as requested by your Line Manager.
• Work within and adhere to all Academy policies and procedures, maintaining a strong 
understanding of Bradford City AFC's culture and values.

Support:
If you have questions about our hiring process, email [email protected]
using the subject line ‘Recruitment Support’ so we can get back to you quickly.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments 
or accommodations due to a disability, neurodivergence, or health condition, please let us 
know how we can best support you during the application or interview stage.

Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is a fundamental part of everything we do at Bradford City AFC. We are fully 
committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults 
at risk, and we expect all staff, coaches, volunteers, and contractors to share this 
commitment and actively promote their welfare at all times.
As part of our safer recruitment processes, this role involves working directly with children 
within an elite football environment. Therefore, appointments are subject to the following: 
• Employment is strictly conditional upon the return of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS 
Disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. 
• This post is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 
Applicants are required to disclose all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final 
warnings, including those considered ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act. 
• Any offer of employment is conditional upon receiving at least two satisfactory 
professional references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) 
and proof of right to work in the UK. 
Having a criminal record will not automatically bar an applicant from working with us; every 
case is assessed individually based on the nature of the role and the background details 
disclosed. 

Right to Work:
Any job offer will be conditional on you demonstrating the right to live and work within the UK, 
as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If an employment offer is 
made, you will be asked to provide official evidence of your entitlement before starting.

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