YDP Goalkeeper Coach
LFC Foundation
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Camberley, England
Contract type: Full time
About The Role
YDP Goalkeeper Coach
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a YDP Goalkeeper Coach.
You will be responsible for implementing effective position-specific development programs for all goalkeepers of two YDP teams (U14 and U13), designing and delivering training sessions throughout the week, and coaching goalkeepers on match days.
What will you be doing?
performance and progression, conduct mid-year and end-of-year reviews with players and parents, providing comprehensive feedback on strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
learning points for players, help delivering regular analysis workshops and track training/match performance ratings and contribute to building a database of goalkeeper metrics.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic and enthusiastic goalkeeping coach with a fun, energetic coaching style and a proven ability to inspire and develop young players while upholding high standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, enabling them to manage schedules, registers, and reporting efficiently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities are essential for engaging effectively with players, parents, and staff. A forward-thinking, adaptable approach to coaching, with a commitment to continuous improvement, is key. Proficiency in video analysis tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
Candidates must be familiar with and act in accordance with EPPP and Youth Development Rules, maintaining relevant qualifications and engaging in ongoing professional development. The role requires proven, recent experience of coaching goalkeepers in an academy setting, particularly at U16 to Pre-Academy level, with a track record of evidence-based success in preparing players for progression into the PDP and professional phases.
Essential Qualifications
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Academy.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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YDP Goalkeeper Coach
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as a YDP Goalkeeper Coach.
You will be responsible for implementing effective position-specific development programs for all goalkeepers of two YDP teams (U14 and U13), designing and delivering training sessions throughout the week, and coaching goalkeepers on match days.
What will you be doing?
- Coaching and Player Development:
- Individual Development Plans (IDPs):
performance and progression, conduct mid-year and end-of-year reviews with players and parents, providing comprehensive feedback on strengths, areas for improvement, and next steps.
- Talent Identification and Recruitment:
- Performance Monitoring and Analysis:
learning points for players, help delivering regular analysis workshops and track training/match performance ratings and contribute to building a database of goalkeeper metrics.
- Parent Engagement:
- Administrative Duties:
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Leadership and Mentorship:
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will be a dynamic and enthusiastic goalkeeping coach with a fun, energetic coaching style and a proven ability to inspire and develop young players while upholding high standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and administrative skills, enabling them to manage schedules, registers, and reporting efficiently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities are essential for engaging effectively with players, parents, and staff. A forward-thinking, adaptable approach to coaching, with a commitment to continuous improvement, is key. Proficiency in video analysis tools and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required.
Candidates must be familiar with and act in accordance with EPPP and Youth Development Rules, maintaining relevant qualifications and engaging in ongoing professional development. The role requires proven, recent experience of coaching goalkeepers in an academy setting, particularly at U16 to Pre-Academy level, with a track record of evidence-based success in preparing players for progression into the PDP and professional phases.
Essential Qualifications
- UEFA Goalkeeping B License
- UEFA B License
- FA Safeguarding and First Aid certifications.
- FA Youth Award (Desirable)
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Academy.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
#LFCJobs
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