JOB TITLE: Womens Academy - Goalkeeping Coach (U16-U14)
DEPARTMENT: Women’s Academy
JOB FUNCTION: To deliver an elite youth goalkeeping development programme designed to produce goalkeepers capable of playing for Chelsea FC Women.
LOCATION: Cobham Training Ground – Plus travel to & from away games.
CONTRACT: Part time, Fixed Term Contract – 12 Hours per week – 4 days from 7 as required by team schedule.
PLAY YOUR PART (Main 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 U14, U15 & U16 age groups.
- Leads the individual action plans, on & off pitch, for U14-16 goalkeepers including the creation of game/training clips.
- Provides matchday support for U14-16 age groups, as well as other age groups as and when required.
- Delivers the Chelsea GK Profile in age relevant way for U14-16 GKs.
- Works closely with Academy Goalkeeping Lead & wider academy MDT to ensure U14-16 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 U14-U16 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 U14-U16 goalkeeper performance & progress and report this regularly to Academy Goalkeeping Lead.
- To complete regular personal development & CPD to continuously upskill themselves both internally & externally.
- Perform any other duties as required within the Goalkeeping Department for Women’s Senior Team & Women’s Academy.
DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):
- To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
- 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
HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):
- Demonstrates a positive impact on the individual development of all goalkeepers within the academy with a particular focus on the U14-16 age groups.
- Can deliver well planned & impactful coaching, relevant to U14-U16 goalkeepers.
- Demonstrates they can work as part of a small team to deliver an elite goalkeeping programme across all age groups.
- Shows ability to turn work around quickly & work to tight deadlines, as required by the elite football environment.
- Builds & maintains good working relationships & works successfully with all players, parents & staff within the Women’s Academy.
- Produces & delivers work of the highest standards, befitting the expectations of the club.
PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):
Qualifications:
- UEFA B GK Licence (Essential)
- UEFA B Licence (Desirable)
- FA Youth Award (Essential)
- FA Safeguarding Qualification (Essential)
- FA First Aid Qualification (Essential)
- UEFA A GK Licence (Desirable)
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant subject (e.g. sport science/coaching) (Desirable)
Experience:
- 1-3 years’ coaching experience in an elite youth football development environment (Essential)
- Experience working with elite youth female athletes (Desirable)
Skills and Behaviours:
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to work successfully across a range of stakeholders (e.g. age group coaches, parents, Senior Team staff).
- Has a passion for youth development and understands the process of developing talent.
- Has good reflection skills to review individual performance and adapts to the benefit of the programme.
- Is reliable and has a strong ‘can do’ attitude to their work. Completes even the smallest task to the highest standard.
- Shows great attention to detail & delivers the highest standards regardless of the task.
- Has a keen desire to improve themselves as a practitioner & completes the relevant CPD required to do so.
What We Offer:
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.
