ROLE DESCRIPTION

Head of Academy Goalkeeping
Department Academy
Reports to Head of Coaching
Location Clubs training grounds
Salary £24,000 to £26,000
Hours 40 hours per week

Role Summary
Our Category Three Academy is an integral part of our club, and our vision is driven by our youth development structure and community values. This position is for a driven individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and possesses the skillset to work in our Elite environment.
Reporting into our Head of Coaching and Youth Development Phase Lead Coach the successful applicant will be responsible for Coaching players in line with our Academy philosophy.

Key Job Outcomes
• To oversee the development of goalkeepers from U9 – U18’s, including monitoring and providing support to the young pros.
• To develop and implement the coaching curriculum and programme for goalkeepers aligned with the academy value, vision and playing philosophy.
• To line manage the part time Goalkeeper Coach in the Foundation Phase who will be responsible for the U9 – U12 age groups within the academy.
• To plan, deliver and review coaching sessions in the U13 – U18’s age groups in line with the academy coaching curriculum.
• Ensure the monitoring of goalkeeper’s performance across the academy in both training sessions and games.
• Liaise closely with the Lead Phase coaches and Academy coaches throughout the age groups regarding training, games, and progress.
• Ensure all goalkeepers within the academy have an up-to-date individual development plan which is consistently reviewed, adapted and tailored to the individual development needs of the player across the four corners.
• To contribute towards the multidisciplinary team and work closely with other departments to ensure we have a comprehensive development programme.
• Develop and mentor age-appropriate coaching curriculums and development programmes across the academy ensuring there is an integrated approach with outfield coaches and players.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the role, including general organisation, recording of sessions, player reviews, learning objectives and weekly reflections.
• Actively support the coach competency framework and undertake CPD organised by the club and take responsibility for your own professional development.
This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail the activities required to achieve these outcomes. As a term of your employment, you may reasonably be expected to perform duties of a similar or related nature to those outlined in the job description.

Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
UEFA A in Goalkeeping
Advance Youth Award Coaching Licence
UEFA B in Goalkeeping
First Aid qualification
Experience of working in the professional game previously
Able to communicate effectively
Good interpersonal skills
Experience of working in an academy environment previously

Personal Qualities/Attributes
Hardworking and enthusiastic
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Reliable and committed
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively
Willingness to work weekday evenings
Excellent team player and motivator

Application Process
Application Instructions Interested applicants should apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter
Application Closing Date Friday 31st May 2024
Interview Date(s) Wednesday 5th June 2024
Start Date June/July 2024

Mission, Vision & Values Mission
Cambridge United aspires to compete at the highest level of the English Football League, whilst operating a financially sustainable football club embedded within the heart of its community.
We are custodians with a collective responsibility to protect and enhance the Club for future generations.

Vision
Creating Memories
We engage current and future generations of supporters by creating memorable moments.

Driving Standards & Performance
We will evolve by driving standards and performance through self-reflection and education.

Enhancing Lives
We are an inclusive Club that is United in Endeavour to enhance lives though the power of sport.

Values
We engage positive and inspiring characters who are committed to serving and strengthening our community, by adopting our 3 keys values.

Teamwork
We achieve more through working together than alone and are United in Endeavour.

Hard Work
We are committed to learning and working towards our pursuit of excellence in everything we do.

Humility
We will celebrate each other’s successes and recognise that no individual is greater than the collective.
Employability Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
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