Foundation Phase Goalkeeping Coach

1. The Department

Our Girls Academy Department has been thriving and has demonstrated that we provide the highest level of quality coaching, education, training, and facilities for our youth football provision.

In order to deliver our ambitious plans for nurturing, encouraging and developing talent at this level, we have an exciting opportunity available for self-motivated and proactive individual to join our Foundation Phase as Goalkeeping Coach.

2. The Role

Working within the phase specific programme, you will assist with the development of Goalkeepers by assisting with the provision and delivery of high-quality goalkeeper training, coaching and support throughout the season in line with the Club’s Goalkeeping philosophy and syllabus.

As a Goalkeeping Coach, you will work closely with other Coaches within the Foundation Phase and as part of a wider Multi-Disciplinary Team which will include ensuring Performance Analysis and working closely with Medical and Sport Science staff in the management of injuries and Sports Science testing.

3. The Person

The successful candidate will need the following qualifications:

· UEFA C Goalkeeping Licence or FA Level 2 in Coaching Goalkeepers

· UEFA C Licence or the FA Level 2 in Coaching Football

The FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) qualification and FA Safeguarding Children Workshop certificate are desirable; however the Club can support candidates in gaining these qualifications.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to inspire a team with demonstrable experience of planning, delivering and monitoring football programmes and working with children. Knowledge of the Female Player Pathway and grassroots football in and around Birmingham would also be beneficial.

For further information and to ask any questions around the role, please contact Liam Sharpe (Head of Goalkeeping & U21s Assistant Coach) by emailing [email protected].

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

For further information, the Role Profile and to apply please go to careers.avfc.co.uk/jobs

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Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please seeAston Villa Football Club | The official club website | AVFC - Safeguarding