Academy Goalkeeping Coach (U9 - U16)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Academy Goalkeeping Coach (U9 – U16)
DEPARTMENT: Academy
REPORTS TO: Academy Manager / Head of Academy Goalkeeping / Head of Coach Development
LOCATION: Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Wolverhampton
HOURS: 37.5 hours, flexible as evening and weekend work around football schedule
DATE: September 2022

We are Wolves; progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the

country’s most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black

Country’s most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.

Fast forward to 2022, three seasons at Molineux saw Wolves clinch the Sky Bet Championship
trophy with 99 points, followed by a seventh-place finish in the Premier League, which included
memorable wins over Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal. The next
season saw the team complete a memorable double over the reigning champions, equal the
previous season’s seventh place finish and reach the quarter finals of the Europa League all as part
of the ‘longest season’ in league history, either starting before or finishing after all other teams.

But this post is about not what we have done, but what we will achieve next.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This
means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s
commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensuring
that Wolves is free from discrimination and harassment.

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Job purpose

To develop the goalkeeping department for the Academy. The U9 – U16’s Academy Goalkeeping
Coach will support the Academy Goalkeeping provision working across the U9 – U16’s squads and
supporting with Goalkeeping duties throughout the season. The role will also require supporting the
Head of Goalkeeping with provision across the professional development phase where required.

This person would need to have a clear understanding of the Club Philosophy and Academy
Performance Plan. They will play an active role in the ongoing development of a training philosophy
to ensure all goalkeepers are capable of meeting the highest possible standards.

Maintaining the Premier League’s ‘Elite Player Performance Plan’ (EPPP) rules and regulations.

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Key responsibilities

• To develop the goalkeepers and programme within the Academy at U9 – U16 Level.

• To support with the Goalkeeping provision across the Academy Programme.

• To support with the Professional Development Phase Goalkeepers where required.

• To support with the reporting and communication of Goalkeepers across the U9 – U16

• To support recruitment by scouting potential goalkeepers.

• To support recruitment work and communication with the development of the goalkeeping

Coaching

• The Academy Goalkeeping Coach U9 – U16 will deliver the programme of development and

• Plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching session in accordance with the Club Philosophy,

• Along with relevant support staff, ensure that the training programme is clearly planned

• Document each session plan prior to delivery of the coaching session, including individual

• Evaluate coaching sessions, documenting achievement of learning objectives on the PMA

• Link all individual and team learning objectives to the Academy Coaching Programme

• Plan each coaching session in accordance with the individual player and team requirements

• Plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching session using methodology specified within the

• Plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching session using vocabulary detailed within the Club

• Ensure that the Performance Clock is maintained and updated daily for each player on the

• Ensure all sessions are delivered with a compliant approach to Health and Safety.

• Develop and maintain a positive learning environment to maximise each players learning

• Play an active role in decisions on recruitment and release of Junior Goalkeepers.
  

Match Day

• To observe and support performance of Goalkeepers across the U9 – U16 programme in

• Document Match Day planning and evaluation using the PMA.

• Document individual key coaching points in each Match Day plan that are linked to the Club

• Evaluation of the player’s performance against the players individual aims.

• Emphasise individual and team learning objectives during pre-match, half time and post-

• To support with the planning and delivery of set plays where required.

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• Ensure a warm up and cool down is conducted on each Match Day according to the

• Evaluate all matches, documenting achievement of learning objectives or action plan for

• Exhibit touchline behaviour according to the Coach Competency Framework.
  

Performance Reviews

• Prepare and conduct Player Performance Reviews for each player, involving MDT staff in the

• Link Player Performance Reviews to the learning outcomes of the Academy Coaching

• Provide video evidence to support each Player Performance Review.

• All the above information to be maintained on the PMA.
  

General responsibilities

• Attend Academy meetings to ensure appropriate departmental communication, planning

• To participate in in-service initiatives as required and maintain CPD.

• To attend internal/external meetings on behalf of the Club as requested.

• Compliance with Club policies.

• Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures.

• Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies.

• To promote the Club’s values.

• To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club.

• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected.

• To maintain professional conduct at all times.
  

Safeguarding

• This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is

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Key relationships

• Academy Managers, Head of Academy Goalkeeping and First team Goalkeeping Coach

• Academy Management team which includes Head of Coach Development, Elite Player

• Academy Phase Lead Coaches, Academy Coaches and Individual Development Coaches

• Players.

Scope of job

• This role has a remit to coach the Goalkeeping provision across the Academy Programme.

• You will be expected to undertake travel as is necessary to fulfil your job requirements.

• The post holder may also be required to attend any special events/dinners/induction

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• Carry out any other reasonable duties that may arise or be assigned by the Academy

Person Specification

Job Title: Academy Goalkeeping Coach (U9 – U16)

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,
method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc

Essential

• ‘B’ Licence in Goalkeeping

• Experience in coaching and developing goalkeeping skills within an Academy level to a meet the

• Experience in coaching across First team environments

• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate every coaching sessions to a Competency Framework

• Knowledge of the FA and Premier League rules and regulations with regard to Academies

• ‘A’ Licence in Goalkeeping
  

Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills
etc

Essential

• Capability to develop and maintain a positive learning environment to maximise each players

• Good understanding technical demands of elite football

• Understand of appropriate coaching strategies

• Ability to provide reflective feedback using PMA/Hudl
  

General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working
etc

Essential

• Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or adults at risk and uphold generally

• Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed

• Can work effectively within a team environment and also independently

• Ability to effectively liaise with players, parents, coaches, staff and senior management, including

• Strong communication and public engagement skills

• Availability for flexible working hours

• Own transportation and clean driving licence

• Takes responsibility for ensuring a high quality of work at all times

• A genuine team player who leads from the front and will support and motivate other members of

• An adaptive individual who can cope well under high pressure situations

• A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects

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• Hardworking and enthusiastic
  

Desirable

• IT Literacy

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Dedicated to self-improvement and personal development – a growth mindset

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or adults at risk and uphold generally

Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.

Essential

• Proven experience in a similar role

• Member of F.A. Licensed Coaches Club

• Working with children and/or adults at risk

• Experience in a similar role.

• Proven experience in a coaching role
  

Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required

Essential

• UEFA ‘B’ Licence in Goalkeeping

• Educated to UEFA “B” Licence level (Outfield Qualification)

• Educated to “B” Licence level (Goalkeeper Specific)

• Up to date FA Emergency First Aid Certificate or BFAS

• FA Youth Awards (Modules 1-3)

• Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e.

• Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves

Desirable

• UEFA ‘A’ Licence in Goalkeeping

• FA Advanced Youth Award
  

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