Women’s Academy Goalkeeper Coach - Casual

At Manchester United our aim is to Win the United Way – and the quality of our behind-the scenes team sets us apart from the competition.

Our people are as committed to the success of the company as the players are to winning trophies. We offer a unique and exciting working environment, excellent training, with recognition and rewards for the part each individual plays. Sounding good so far?

The Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to contribute to a winning women’s first team by developing Goalkeeper’s from its youth pathway. This will be achieved by creating the most successful girls’ academy by:

• Revolutionising the way we nurture and maximise the potential of every Goalkeeper involved in our pathway.
• Create a world-class environment.
• Stretch and challenge Goal Keeper’s to maximize potential.

The Role:

• Design, organise, and execute top-tier training sessions.
• Strategize and prepare for every match, tailoring plans to meet each goalkeeper's specific requirements.
• Consistently uphold the Manchester United development and coaching 'Redprint' philosophy.
• Actively participate in continuous professional development events both internally and externally.
• Prioritise player welfare and well-being.
• Develop and implement set play strategies for match days.
• Foster a constructive and supportive working atmosphere.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Maintain strict adherence to the company's safeguarding policy.
• The role requires flexibility in working hours due to the dynamic nature of the games and training program. On average a typical working week can look like:
• • Monday 2pm-8pm
  • Tuesday 2pm-8pm
  • Wednesday – U21s Fixture
  • Friday 2pm-7pm
  • Saturday 9am-1pm

The Person:

• Committed to making a positive impact on young people's lives.
• Diligent, passionate, and dependable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including self-assurance, rapport-building, empathy, emotional intelligence, and approachability.
• Familiarity with best practices in safeguarding.
• Proficient in implementing policies and procedures, particularly in health and safety and risk assessments.

Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of the women's and girls' game.
• Proficiency in goalkeeping principles.
• Expertise in set play profiling and taking charge of this aspect during training and match days.

Experience:

• Proven track record of conducting goalkeeper-specific sessions across various age groups.
• Previous experience working with elite goalkeepers.

Skills:

• Ability to motivate and inspire female goalkeepers.
• Proficiency in delivering professional and high-quality goalkeeper sessions.

Qualifications:

• Goalkeeping B Licence.
• Emergency First Aid in Football qualification.
• Valid Safeguarding Children certificate.
• FA Youth Modules (Desirable).

If you would like to join the team and be part of our mission, to win the United way, please submit your application by Tuesday 6th February.

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