Casual Goalkeeper Coach – Manchester City

The vacancy of Casual Goalkeeper Coach is open to coaches with a minimum FA Level 2/UEFA C and Goalkeeping qualification, who possess experience in coaching diverse player groups. Goalkeeper coaches who are confident leading sessions for outfield players are also encouraged to apply. The role involves preparing, delivering, and reviewing sessions in Manchester at the City Football Academy as part of Manchester City Football Education.

This position involves coaching player, team, and coach development programs, primarily on the pitch, with some programs delivering classroom sessions for individuals and groups from both UK and international territories.

Your Impact

1. The planning, preparation, and delivery of the MCFC coaching curriculum and methodology.

2. Create a positive and professional learning environment while connecting and engaging with the players on the programs.

3. To ensure the high standard of delivery while observing the quality assurance of the program. To always make sure positive player and parental feedback.

4. A positive role model and ambassador for MCFC within both on and off field environments, adhering to the positive attitudes, values, and beliefs of MCFC.

5. To work both independently and collectively as part of the coaching team ensuring a positive experience for all the people involved in our programs.

What we are looking for

Essential

• FA Level 2/UEFA C
• Goalkeeping qualification
• Experience in coaching in education, community, or club setting
• Higher Education and/ or management equivalent qualification.
• Continued personal development with their local and national FA including safeguarding/ DBS check.
• The ability to communicate informally and formally with coaches, players, parents, and key business stakeholders.
• To have good experience in developing players of varying ages and abilities, including reviewing and evaluating individuals.

Desirable

• To understand football development and the key areas that develop players of all levels.
• The ability to work within a positive working environment, providing skills that may develop other coaches.
• To be proficient in preparing and recording of documents to support the coaching, reviewing the project, and presenting to others internally and externally.
• To have the interest, ability, and flexibility to travel when required to support international short-, medium- or long-term projects.
• Youth coaching award or education in football development
• To have the drive and ambition to develop personally with guidance of senior coaches.