Goalkeeping Coach U13-U12 Women's Academy

JOB TITLE: Women’s Academy – GK Coach (U13 – U12)

LOCATION: Cobham – Chelsea FC Training Ground, plus travel to ETC games programmes

CONTRACT: Part time, Fixed Term Contract – 10 Hours per week – 3 days from 7 as required by team schedule.

Closing date: 7th April

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a leading team. The role involves delivering relevant, high-quality training sessions across the age groups you work with, while leading and supporting the implementation of the Women’s clear playing philosophy across the squad.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Academy Goalkeeping Lead to successfully deliver the Chelsea Women’s Academy Goalkeeping programme.
• Leads the delivery of the goalkeeping programme for U12 & U13 age groups. 
• Leads the individual action plans, on & off pitch, for U12 & U13 goalkeepers including the creation of game/training clips.
• Provides matchday support for U12 & U13 age groups, as well as other age groups as and when required.
• Delivers the Chelsea Goalkeeper Profile in age relevant way for U12 & U13 goalkeepers.
• Works closely with Academy Goalkeeping Lead & wider academy MDT to ensure U12 & U13 goalkeeper needs are met with analysis, physical performance, medical, psychology & menstrual cycle.
• Supports goalkeepers & age group coaches in maximising the outcomes for the goalkeeper in training sessions & matches for U12 & U13 age groups.
• Works closely with Academy Goalkeeping Lead to maintain database & longlist of youth GKs across all age groups. Creates & stores video packages of opposition GK’s U16 & below.
• Review U12 & U13 goalkeeper performance & progress and report this regularly to Academy Goalkeeping Lead.
• To complete regular personal development & CPD to continuously upskill themselves both internally & externally.
• When required, assist with Senior Team analysis tasks.

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What You’ll Bring

• UEFA B Licence (Essential)
• UEFA B GK Licence (Essential)
• UEFA A Licence (Desirable)
• FA Youth Award Modules
• FA Safeguarding Qualification
• FA First Aid Qualification
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Excellent communication skills with other parties, colleagues and players
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work to deadline and to be efficient

Our Expectations:

• To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate. 

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.