Goalkeeping Coach Development Manager

Impact, on and off the pitch...

The Goalkeeping Coach Development Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and delivery of a comprehensive framework to support the growth of goalkeeping coaches at all levels within the football pyramid across the male and female game. A key member of the development team, they will be required to work collaboratively across the National Goalkeeping Departments, supporting the work of ‘Unearthing, empowering and inspiring future generations of England Goalkeepers and Goalkeeping Coaches'

What will you be doing?

Education Management & Pathway Development:

• In collaboration with the FA goalkeeping technical leads, design and oversee the goalkeeping coach development strategy in alignment with the FA's broader coaching and talent development objectives.
• Identify and address gaps in the goalkeeping coaching pathway, developing targeted programmes to support coach progression.
• Collaborate with technical leadership and the National Goalkeeping department to ensure goalkeeping is fully integrated into wider football development and national strategies.
• Liaise with National Team staff and other key stakeholders to share best practice across education and performance environments.

Coach Development & Education Delivery:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based coaching courses and workshops for goalkeeping coaches at grassroots, talent, and elite levels.
• Embed a structured curriculum that incorporates technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of goalkeeping.
• Establish and manage mentoring and CPD support systems to enhance the development of goalkeeping coaches.
• Ensure all educational content and materials meet national and international standards, including FIFA and UEFA requirements.
• Develop contemporary, future-focused content by engaging with relevant insight outside football.

National Teams (Male or Female:)

• Act as Goalkeeping Coach for at least one England development team, attending relevant planning, review, and training events.
• Support up to three goalkeeper-specific camps per season and collaborate with clubs on player management.
• Attend club fixtures and compile reports on England pathway goalkeepers as part of ongoing tracking and talent ID.

Quality Assurance & Impact Monitoring:

• Establish and use performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of goalkeeping coach education programmes.
• Monitor coach development and progression, making recommendations to improve impact and pathway alignment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

• Champion ED&I across all aspects of goalkeeping coach development.
• Proactively increase participation from underrepresented groups in goalkeeping roles.

Other:

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Demonstrated experience in coach education, mentoring, and development.
• UEFA Goalkeeping A Licence or working towards.
• Expert in the development of young goalkeepers and goalkeeper coaches (Male & Female.)
• Experience in practical delivery as a GK Coach.
• Excellent presentation, practical and theoretical delivery with the ability to use a variety of approaches.
• Excellent understanding of coach development, particularly adult learning theories.
• Skilled in building trust, mentoring, and delivering personalised development support.
• Strong communication, organisation, and planning skills.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within coach development and the wider game.

Beneficial to have:

• Undergraduate degree in Sports Coaching / Sports Science or equivalent.
• Experience and evidence of translating academic content into practical delivery and translating practical experience into course content.
• Experience of strategy development and working towards clearly defined KPIs.
• Teaching qualification.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.