JOB DESCRIPTION

Football Coach (Goalkeeper)

Job Title

Job Holder

Responsible to:

FiTC (Football) Coordinator

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours:

Casual

Salary Band:

£12 - £15 per hour

Main Duties:

1.  To deliver Goalkeeper coaching sessions on the Player
/  Emerging  Talent  Centre

Development  Centre
programmes to an excellent standard

2.  Support the development and expansion of goalkeeper

specific programmes

3.  To  deliver  Goalkeeper  coaching  sessions  on  the  Player  Development  Centre  /

Emerging Talent Centre programmes to an excellent standard

  Provide all-round long-term football development for goalkeepers
  Deliver coaching sessions as part of the Player Development Centre (PDC) & Emerging

Talent Centre (ETC) programmes

  Support the recruitment of players in PDC / ETC programmes (e.g. attending recruitment
events, delivering guest sessions and presentations to schools and local football clubs).
  Be  innovative  in  creating  new  opportunities  for  young  people  though  building  positive

relationships with a range of external partners

  Complete Individual Learning Plans for all goalkeepers - outlining strengths & areas of

development

2.  Support the development and expansion of goalkeeper specific programmes

  Ensure the retention of Goalkeepers in the PDC / ETC
  Lead on the recruitment of new Goalkeeper to ensure the agreed target of students are

recruited - where required

  Liaise with current partners and form new beneficial relationships
  Ensure that the retention of Goalkeepers for 1-to-1 sessions and Holiday Course meets

the agreed target

  Lead  on  the  recruitment  of  new  goalkeeper  participants  to  ensure  the  agreed  target

number are recruited

  Help evaluate events and make recommendations for the future of Pay & Play provision
  Assist in the year-on-year growth of the wider Foundation Football Development offer

Other duties:

You will be required to undertake other duties from time to time as required (e.g., Future Me,
staff cover)

Any potential  permanent  changes to  your  role  will  be  discussed,  and  agreement reached
prior to being undertaken. You will be notified of any permanent change in writing.  In addition
to  your  normal  duties,  you  may  be  required  to  undertake  additional  or  other  duties  as
necessary to meet the needs of the Foundation of Light.

Behaviour and professional expectations:

  Maintain  working  practices  in  line  with  Foundation  of  Light  Equality  and  Diversity,
Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies; self-awareness of own responsibility in
these areas

  Ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met at all times
  Conduct  should  reflect  the  Staff  Behaviour  Policy  (Code  of  Conduct);  uphold

Foundation core values (as shown below) at all times

  Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  Attend working groups and CPD sessions as required
  Build strong internal relationships
  Work in collaboration with colleagues to achieve the end goal
  Ensure positive organisational messages and culture are maintained
  Contribute to good housekeeping across all Foundation sites and equipment
  Follow the laid down policies and procedures at all times

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
The Foundation of Light (FOL) promotes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and challenges all forms
of discrimination through its internal operations and in the delivery of its services in accordance with
and commitment to the 2010 Equality Act. The FOL protects the rights of individuals and advances
equality of opportunity for all.  It demonstrates the FOL’s commitment to continuous improvement
in EDI to create meaningful and sustainable change.

Safeguarding Statement
We expect all staff, volunteers and partners to share our commitment to maintaining a culture of
vigilance,  and  believe  that  all  staff,  volunteers  and  partners  have  a  responsibility  to  report  any
concerns about the welfare of any child, young person or adult at risk.

Foundation of Light Values:
Innovative, Passionate, Excellence, Collaborative, Integrity, Agile.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Requirement

Essential (E) or
Desirable (D)

How Assessed (CV,
Interview,
Observation)

Skills and Abilities:

Football Coaching (specialist in Goalkeeping)

Communication, oral and written

Planning and control

Teamwork

Work on own initiative

Conflict handling and resolution

Creativity and imagination relevant to the
workplace

Ability to work under pressure and to tight
deadlines

Ability to produce reports to deadlines

Personal Attributes:

Self-motivated, able to use own initiative,
confident and persistent

Commitment to the Foundation of Light’s
objectives and values

Positive and enthusiastic

Punctual and reliable

Commitment to personal and professional
development

High aspirations and highest possible standards
for young people

Non-judgmental, open-minded attitude

Flexibility in working, and positive approach to
change

Able to work in the evenings and at weekends

Employs a creative and imaginative approach to
working

Access to good internet at home, and a space to
work effectively from home if required

Current driving licence

E

E

E

E

E

E

D

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

CV, Observation

CV, Observation

CV, Observation

CV, Observation

CV, Observation

Interview

Interview

Interview, References

Interview, References

Interview; References

Interview

Interview; References

Interview; References

Interview; References

Interview; References

Interview; References

Interview

Interview

Interview

Interview

Application Form/CV

Knowledge and Understanding:

Knowledge of talent development and
performance sport

Knowledge of football coaching

Knowledge of goalkeeping coaching

Knowledge of Dual Careers for young people

Delivery of exceptional customer service

Understanding of age, levels, and abilities to
meet appropriate needs of participants

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years coaching
goalkeepers

Minimum of three (3) years coaching in talent
and/or performance football (eg Academy, RTC,
professional football)

Minimum of three (3) years coaching 16-18 year
old Sports and Education prpgrammes

Qualifications (or equivalent):

Coaching Qualification (FA L2 Goalkeeping)

FA UEFA A Licence

Driving Licence

First Aid

Safeguarding & Prevent

ICT Level 2

GCSE Mathematics and English grade C or
above or Functional Skills Maths and English at
Level 2

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

E

D

E

D

D

D

D

Application Form/CV;
Interview; Observation

Application Form/CV;
Interview; Observation

Application Form/CV;
Interview; Observation

Application Form/CV;
Interview;

Application Form/CV;
Interview; Observation

Application Form/CV;
Interview; Observation

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV

Application Form/CV