U18 Casual Academy Goalkeeper Coach - #193318

Location: Forest Green Salary Details: Home - £40.40 Away - £63.34 Advertising End Date: 29 Jul 2026

About The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Academy, 1st team GK Coach and Lead Professional Development Phase Coaches on all aspects relating to individual and squad development with regard to Elite Player Development in line with Academy playing and coaching philosophies.
• Manage and deliver the Goalkeeping programme for our U18 Goalkeepers, following a set coaching curriculum.
• Have responsibility for the development and implementation of the Goalkeeping in the Scholar Programme, monitoring and adjusting the programme to the goalkeepers individual needs.
• Demonstrate strong session design and collaboration with PDP coaches.
• Design, log, reflect on all sessions delivered using Sport Session Planner.
• Write 12 week performance reviews linked to FGR playing characteristics for all Scholar Goalkeepers.
• Attend a minimum of two training sessions and one fixture per week.

About You

Essential

• Have previous coaching experience in an Academy or Elite football environments
• Hold the following qualifications as a minimum: UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching B License, UEFA B License and FA Youth Award
• Safeguarding and Protecting Children (acquired before starting role)
• DBS clearance (acquired before starting role)
• EFAiF (acquired before starting role)
• Be organised and have good time management skills with a flexible attitude to work
• Have a personable approach to efficiently deal with young footballers and their parents
• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures relating to your role.
• Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner.
• Full driving license and use of own vehicle
• Be able to work independently and proactively
• Follow company safeguarding policies

About Us

Green Team Benefits

• Free Food - You can try our world-famous vegan food after your shift.
• Qualifications - You will have the opportunity to upskill and gain valuable work experience and qualifications (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.).
Bonus scheme - You will receive a bonus if you are consistent with match day attendance.
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Flexibility statement

The fast-moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

Founded in 1889, Forest Green Rovers is a football club with a rich history of over 135 years– but we're at the forefront of something entirely new here. FIFA described us as the greenest football club in the world – it's undoubtedly true that no other football club in the world has put the environment at the heart of what it does.

We aim to be in the Championship within the next five years – and we're planning to build a stadium to match those ambitions. Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, 'Eco Park' will be the only stadium made entirely of wood.

Forest Green Rovers FC promote inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.